Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 27 September 2006
893 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the reason for Ireland and the EU ignoring the Mexican people who are protesting regarding the 2 July 2006 presidential election results; and if this matter will be investigated. [28347/06]
View answerGiven the disputed outcome of the Mexican Presidential election on 2 July, the European Union, and Ireland nationally, expressed no view on the result pending the completion of the relevant processes under Mexican law, although an EU Election Observation Mission concluded that the conduct of the election had been fair. Following the definitive ruling of the Mexican Federal Electoral Tribunal on 5 September declaring Mr. Felipe Calderon the winner of the election, the European Union conveyed its congratulations to the President-Elect and urged all Mexicans to work for the future development of the country and respect the framework of its democratic institutions. The Taoiseach has written to Mr. Calderon to convey his congratulations and to wish him success in confronting the important challenges which Mexico will face over the coming years, not least those issues which have been highlighted by the long election process.
