A very wise observation, sir.
Just how unserious is Ireland? The jet fixed wing component of its air force consists of less than a dozen gun-armed trainers. A ruthless invader could have Ireland conquered in days. Whereas Singapore, with roughly the same population and a similar economic profile, has 150 missile-armed fighter-bombers. One is kumbaya made flesh masquerading as a state, whereas the other makes no bones about not going down without a fight.