64 Proinsias De Rossa asked the Minister for Defence if, in regard to his comments at the annual conference of RACO, he will outline the role he envisages for the Defence Forces in a post-Taliban Afghanistan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30641/01]

68 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Defence the Irish forces which have been earmarked for service in Afghanistan; if requests have been made by the United States or the United Nations for Irish forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30249/01]

90 Mr. J. O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Defence if he has been involved in discussions regarding the supply of troops for peace keeping in Afghanistan; and the position in this regard. [30614/01]

159 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Defence his plans to send Irish troops to Afghanistan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30244/01]

164 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence if Irish troops are likely to take part in peacekeeping missions in Afghanistan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30877/01]

I propose to take Questions Nos. 64, 68, 90, 159 and 164 together.