Andrew Doyle
Question:139. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the reason for the current method of selection for international election observers; his views on whether his Department takes into account the qualifications and experience of potential observers, rather than when a person was last sent on an observer mission; his views on whether a mechanism should be put in place to ensure the most qualified and suitable candidates are chosen for each mission, if candidates have in-country experience; his views on whether his Department's selection process meets the standards expected by the EU and OSCE; if his Department has conducted an evaluation of the way other EU member states of comparative size operate such election observer missions; his views on whether the current model of selection would stand up to litigation through the courts system, such as from roster members who were not selected but have significantly better qualifications and experience than those who were selected; if he will launch a full, comprehensive and independent review of the roster system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30667/14]
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