Joe Costello (Dublin Central, Labour)
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The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has recently carried out a review of the election observation roster. Following a call for applications, which was issued by the Department, and an appraisal process against published criteria, 200 individuals with a strong mix of skills and experience were selected to serve on a new roster, which came into effect on 15 May 2013. Due to the high quality of applications for the roster, a reserve panel was established from which applicants will be drawn should any roster members leave the roster. In the event that any unsuccessful applicant for the election observation roster wishes to appeal the selection decision, a final review of the application will be carried out by a senior Department official who was not involved in the selection process. The final review should be completed within ten working days of receipt of the appeal.