Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

Fund and train a professional guerilla army that would make any millitary occupation of our country too costly. We could never fund an army that could prevent an invasion by any major power however we could prepare our forces in a way that turns the country into a giant trap for any occupier. Common knowledge of this would safeguard our neutrality without spending billions on tanks and planes that would be outmatched and destroyed in a few days by any modern superpower

We need more spending for maritime protection. Fish Stocks and are waters should be properly protected. So more money and people are needed in the air core and navy to protect the waters.

Only if it the money is spent on peacekeeping and giving our service personnel a decent standard of living.

Yes, to a minimum of 2 per cent of GDP and to invest in cyber infrastructure, naval and air corps upgrades

Increase, however the funding should be used specifically for what Ireland needs to defend its shores & to fulfill UN peacekeeping, not power projection.

I don't support war and would rather peaceful methods but protecting civilians is important. Peaceful methods

The Republic of Ireland should drastically increase the military budget. There should be forced conscription for all men aged 18-45. With these new policies the Republic can EASILY retake the North of Ireland.

Yes, only if there is a threat to the country.

Increase, but mainly to address pay and condition issues.

Why do we need more money for arms

Increase to provide living wages and increase cyber security

We should increase defence budget but remain neutral.

Create a shared defence policy with the UK

Disband the army and increase naval funding

in order to reduce our national debt military spending should be under review

Increase, so our troops can receive better pay

Neither, we should focus on international relations and collaboration in science.

Soldiers etc should be adequately taken care...which they currently are not.

Due to the rising cost of living & the rising cost of living we must decrease military spending for the time being

Focus on increasing pay of non-commissioned Defence Forces members

Increase, but only after leaving the EU and increasing our level of national sovereignty.

Increase personnel wages

increase spending to pay soldiers what they are owed

Pay the defence forces more

Increase, with mandatory service and the right to keep their service weapon on completion

If a significant amount of military funds were redirected to environmental conservation, what kind of world do you imagine for future generations?

In what ways do you believe the current level of military spending reflects or contradicts your country's values?

If the government changed military spending, do you think the safety of your neighborhood would be affected, and in what way?

How would you advocate for your perspective on military spending if you had a minute to speak to a national leader?

Can you share a story about how military spending, or the lack of, has impacted someone you know personally?

Imagine if your local community had a say in the military budget; what do you think they would prioritize and why?

How do you think your future job prospects might be affected by the government's decision to alter military spending?

If you had to choose, which public sector - healthcare, education, or defense - deserves the most investment from our government, and why?

What personal experiences have led you to feel either safe or unsafe about the military's role in protecting your nation?

How might your day-to-day life change if your country decided to shift funds from the military to education or healthcare?

In the interest of making my answers relevant to lots of different countries, I cannot reasonably answer this question, as an informed answer could easily be different depending on the country being asked about. Separately though, I don’t know enough about military spending levels to have an informed answer for this regardless.

Increase, but spend it on the wages of soldiers and their benefits post-service. We dont need highly advanced technology if the people are suicidal and homeless.