Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

It is not where I would put the increase. There are many different elements of the proposal about which I would have a different view. Although there will be increases in programmes such as ERASMUS+, I would prefer larger increases in these areas. I have to accept, however, that for many of my EU colleagues their defence status and efforts to ensure greater efficiency in investing in defence and defence research is a priority.