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The article focuses on perspective of Irish Minister for Defence Alan Shatter related to the defence budget allocation for 2014, as of December 2013.

The article offers information on the structure of the defence forces in Ireland. The primary mission of the White Paper on Defence is to defend the region against armed aggression, render aid to civil power and to participate in multi-national peace support. In addition, the Minister for Foreign Affairs has the overall responsibility for international security policy. An overview of the country's general data, government and economy is presented.