US embassy cable - 04DUBLIN1696

C O N F I D E N T I A L DUBLIN 001696 
 
SIPDIS 
 
E.O. 12958: DECL: 11/17/2014 
TAGS: PREL, PGOV, PHUM, OSCE 
SUBJECT: ROUND TWO: IRELAND TO MONITOR UKRAINIAN ELECTION 
 
REF: SECSTATE 240442 
 
Classified By: POLITICAL ECONOMIC COUNSELOR MARY DALY 
FOR REASONS 1.4.(B) AND (D) 
 
1. (C) On November 16, Emboff, drawing on reftel points, 
spoke to Austin Gormley, the DFA's Deputy Director for 
Russia, Eastern Europe and Central Asia.  Gormley, who was on 
the ground personally during the first Ukrainian election, 
stated that the GOI would be actively monitoring the second 
round of elections as well.  The GOI will increase its number 
of monitors from three to four, including representatives 
from its Embassy in Prague, the OSCE Mission in Vienna, a 
former military officer, and a Refugee Appeals Board 
representative.  Gormley said the EU views the high voter 
turnout as a positive democratic sign, but still urges the 
Ukrainian Government to address any reported election 
deficiencies and to ensure a free and fair election, 
especially in regards to equal media access for both 
candidates.  Gormley stated that the GOI agrees with the 
overall findings of the OSCE report, but he did not 
personally witness any intimidation, disturbances, or 
disruptions firsthand at his posting Northeast of Kiev. 
 
2. (C) Gormley believes the EU has paid significant attention 
to the fair and democratic administration of Ukrainian 
elections, as the Ukraine is a valued neighbor and partner. 
In addition, Ukraine falls under the European Neighborhood 
Policy (ENP), which aims to share the benefits of the 2004 
enlargement with neighboring countries through increased 
stability, security, and overall well being. Under this 
Policy, a fair and democratic election would strengthen 
EU-Ukraine relations.  Gormley explained that the depth of 
this relationship is directly proportional to the depth of 
Ukraine's commitment to reform.  That being said, those who 
perpetuate election fraud could be subject to consequences 
such as visa restrictions.  At this time, no visa bans exist 
for Ukraine.  It is not currently on the EU agenda to deny 
visas to Ukrainians, but if an EU ban were applied, then the 
GOI would certainly comply. 
KENNY