11 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Defence his views on the halving of the national defence budget during the past ten years; if his attention has been drawn to the fact this budget has fallen from 1.3% to 0.7% as related to gross national product in that period; his further views on whether this decrease is compromising Ireland’s defence capabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31990/05]

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11 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Defence his views on the halving of the national defence budget during the past ten years; if his attention has been drawn to the fact this budget has fallen from 1.3% to 0.7% as related to gross national product in that period; his further views on whether this decrease is compromising Ireland’s defence capabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31990/05]

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