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77 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on a press report (details supplied) that overall control of the Rapid Reaction Force of the European Union to which Ireland has an undertaking to contribute, will be in the hands of NATO's Deputy Supreme Commander; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27482/00]
108 Mr. G. Reynolds asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the recently announced European Rapid Reaction Force; and the Government policy with regard to Irish neutrality. [27535/00]
109 Ms McManus asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will make a statement on his participation in the meeting of EU Defence and Foreign Ministers of 20 November 2000. [27492/00]
112 Mr. Bell asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will publish the text of such conditions as Ireland sought and secured in relation to its participation in the Rapid Reaction Force; and if, in particular, he will give the text of the requirement of UN mandate for any Irish action. [27520/00]
118 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on the establishment of the EU's Rapid Reaction Force; and the mechanisms that are being put in place under the EU's common foreign and security policy in relation to the operation of this force. [27530/00]
143 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will outline Ireland's role in the new European Rapid Reaction Force; the other likely developments on common foreign and security matters in the EU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26448/00]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 77, 108, 109, 112, 118 and 143 together and in this context, would refer Deputies to my reply to Priority Question No. 52 on this subject.
