15 men and 18 women have achieved the qualification standard for for the European Championships in Gothenburg in August. The qualification period is from 01.01.2005 to 23.07.2006. The team will be selected immediately after the national championships in Santry and current form will be critical in gaining selection for those who have achieved the qualification mark. A number of additional athletes are expected to join the 33 already qualified as the season gets underway and Athletics Ireland is also hoping to send relay teams. Clear criteria has been set for the qualification of the relay squads to ensure that any team sent have at least the prospect of making a final. See attachment for criteria. A full list of the qualifiers to date is attached. European Championship List of QualifiersRelay Criteria for European Championships