Originally posted by DeV
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Firstly they have a navy that needs ships, as three of their old ones are knackered. No point in paying these men if they're not going to provide equipment to let them do their job.
Secondly, the DF is without question one of the more efficent services in the public sector.
Thirdly, sales of irish government bonds is actually going quite well, and irish tax rates abd debt were actually very low before things happened.
Fourthly, European pressure. With the rest of Europe providing for its own, and our defence, there is pressure on the government to start contributing to defence.
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