Q: " Mr Gilbertson would have been entitled to these superannuation payments irrespective of ... ( how ) he left the company , " Mr Argus said .

" Mr Gilbertson would have been entitled to these ( pension ) payments irrespective of the circumstances in which he left the company , " Mr Argus said .

Please tell me if the sentences above mean the same.
A: yes
Q: At another point , Mr. Bush said : " The choice was up to the dictator , and he chose poorly .

" The choice was up to the dictator and he chose poorly , " Mr Bush said .

Please tell me if the sentences above mean the same.
A: yes
Q: Hearing was partially restored by an electronic ear implant .

An electronic implant has helped Limbaugh regain most of his hearing .

Please tell me if the sentences above mean the same.
A:
yes