Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 1 March 2022
391. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if, in relation to overseas election monitors and observers, there are currently vacancies on the current roster; the number of positions that are available; the process for applying for these positions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11320/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraI refer the Deputy to Parliamentary Questions No. 387 of 8 February 2022 and No. 401 of 22 February 2022 for matters relating to the Election Observation Roster.
The current roster was established by my Department on 1 January 2019 for a period of five years and runs until 31 December 2023. It comprises 197 volunteers who were selected following an open and competitive application process to participate at short notice for Election Observation Missions organized by the European Union (EU) and the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE). The roster is sufficient for Ireland to nominate observers in response to calls from the EU and the OSCE.
