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What is it with the Irish psyche that we don't think we need to spend any serious money to defend ourselves? We have been an independent nation for over a 100 years now after centuries of British rule yet the protection of our country and our people is not one of our top priorities. Whether we like it or not we are seen by our European allies as the weakest link in the EU from a defence point of view - and we are a sitting duck if somebody wants to invade us. READ MORE:National Security Adviser warns of 'accidental'...