I propose to take Questions Nos. 353, 356 and 357 together.
In March 2009, the Taoiseach in Washington offered to assist the United States in implementing their commitment to close the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay. In this context, two former detainees have been received for resettlement in Ireland. They arrived in Ireland in late September 2009.
On the two occasions that I met with Secretary of State Clinton in 2009 we discussed progress on the closure of the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay. On both occasions she expressed appreciation for Ireland's contribution. In June 2009, the EU and US reached a framework agreement setting out certain modalities to facilitate the possible reception by the Member States of individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay. In this context, certain EU Member States have taken a number of former detainees and others continue to consider the acceptance of detainees still in Guantanamo Bay. Issues surrounding the closure of Guantanamo Bay are discussed in various fora within the EU where we have shared our experience with partners. Together with our EU partners, Ireland continues to encourage the US to bring about the closure of Guantanamo Bay in the shortest possible time.