Irish least supportive of EU defence policy
19/07/2005 - 07:36:49A Eurobarometer opinion poll has reportedly found that the Irish are the least supportive of a common EU defence policy among all 25 member states.
Reports this morning said the poll had found that 58% of Irish people support greater co-operation on defence and security issues, compared to the EU average of 77%
The reports said Ireland was also among the most sceptical member states when it came to a common foreign policy, with 61% supporting the idea, compared to the EU average of 67%.
Elsewhere, crime has reportedly taken over from health as the main issue of concern for Irish people, while the Irish are reportedly more optimistic about the future than any other EU nation.
