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 @9L2W2JQanswered…6 days6D

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

 @9K94ZLQSocial Democratsanswered…1mo1MO

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

 @9H9NZH3Sinn Féinanswered…4mos4MO

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

 @9H76M6Ganswered…4mos4MO

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

 @9GNWHDVSocial Democrats from Indiana answered…5mos5MO

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.

 @AdamjnrGreenanswered…2yrs2Y

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 @8XFLST7answered…2yrs2Y

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

 @8TNLLBGSinn Féinanswered…3yrs3Y

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

 @97YP2YFanswered…1yr1Y

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

 @97Q84D4answered…1yr1Y

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

 @8TGKLR2answered…3yrs3Y

 @8T3NV2HRenua Irelandanswered…3yrs3Y

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

 @8CWNV9Janswered…4yrs4Y

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

 @ISIDEWITHasked…4mos4MO

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

 @4SNPK4Banswered…2yrs2Y

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.

 @8XR8DQ2answered…2yrs2Y

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.

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