Should Ireland increase or decrease military spending?
The average EU country spends 1.3% of its GDP on defence. Ireland currently spends .5% (a decline of .4% since 2008). Proponents of higher defence spending argue that the low spending puts the country at risk and the spending level should be raised to match other developed EU countries. Opponents argue that raising spending is unnecessary since armed conflicts can be prevented through diplomacy.
@9L2W2JQ6 days6D
Only if it the money is spent on peacekeeping and giving our service personnel a decent standard of living.
@9K94ZLQSocial Democrats1mo1MO
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.
@9H76M6G4mos4MO
I don't support war and would rather peaceful methods but protecting civilians is important. Peaceful methods
@9GNWHDVSocial Democrats5mos5MO
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.
@9CXNJ388mos8MO
Yes, only if there is a threat to the country.
Increase, but mainly to address pay and condition issues.
@92CDVYS2yrs2Y
Why do we need more money for arms
Increase to provide living wages and increase cyber security
@8ZNHHG32yrs2Y
We should increase defence budget but remain neutral.
@8Y9TTWJ2yrs2Y
Create a shared defence policy with the UK
@8Y49X5H2yrs2Y
Disband the army and increase naval funding
@8XFLST72yrs2Y
in order to reduce our national debt military spending should be under review
@8WHXYLT2yrs2Y
Increase, so our troops can receive better pay
Neither, we should focus on international relations and collaboration in science.
@97YP2YF1yr1Y
Soldiers etc should be adequately taken care...which they currently are not.
@97Q84D41yr1Y
Due to the rising cost of living & the rising cost of living we must decrease military spending for the time being
@8TGKLR23yrs3Y
Focus on increasing pay of non-commissioned Defence Forces members
@8T3NV2HRenua Ireland3yrs3Y
Increase, but only after leaving the EU and increasing our level of national sovereignty.
@8R38V9G3yrs3Y
Increase personnel wages
@8QL7C6K3yrs3Y
increase spending to pay soldiers what they are owed
@8NRVDZB3yrs3Y
Pay the defence forces more
@8CWNV9J4yrs4Y
Increase, with mandatory service and the right to keep their service weapon on completion
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@4SNPK4B2yrs2Y
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.
@8XR8DQ22yrs2Y
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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