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Most Irish people expect EU would defend us, but a minority would send military help the other way

While close to 60% of adults think EU countries would come to Ireland's aid, only a third think Ireland should be prepared to militarily support another EU country if it is attacked.

Most Irish people expect EU would defend us, but a minority would send military help the other way

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While close to 60% of adults think EU countries would come to Ireland's aid, only a third think Ireland should be prepared to militarily support another EU country if it is attacked.

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While close to 60% of adults think EU countries would come to Ireland's aid, only a third think Ireland should be prepared to militarily support another EU country if it is attacked.

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