Billy Timmins (Wicklow, Fine Gael)

Since 1992, the UN has received over 400 requests for electoral assistance from over 100 member states. The very first request was received in 1989. I would like the Minister of State to give a commitment that the Government will look at amending those resolutions so that we will have a real role. Shortly after confirming the election result, the Electoral Commission of Kenya disowned the result. I am glad to hear that the Minister will do something about this, because we can play a very positive role in changing the resolution at the General Assembly. Fine Gael may table a motion on the issue during Private Members' time in the coming months to get all-party support.

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