Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 4 July 2023
136. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs when the competition for the new Department of Foreign Affairs election monitoring roster will be advertised; the number of places available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32334/23]
View answerThe Department of Foreign Affairs maintains and administers a voluntary roster of suitably skilled and vetted individuals who are available to participate at short notice in election observation missions, organised by the European Union (EU) and the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE). The current Election Observation Roster was established for a period of five years, from 1 January 2019 to 31 December 2023.
The Department is currently consulting with relevant experts and finalising documentation for the application process for Ireland’s new International Election Observation Roster. A deadline will be set for the submission of applications in the coming weeks.
All information will be made available on the Department’s website at: Election observation - Department of Foreign Affairs (irishaid.ie).
