Originally Posted by
NumptyAussie
Maybe they have descided to make a play for the Isle of Man?
The Isle of Man pays the UK around £2 million per annum for defence. Out of that they get the Red Arrows at the TT and the occasional visit from bomb disposal for WW1 ordnance washed up on the north coast from Beaufort's Dyke.
If Ireland wants AD who will train the pilots?
Simple solution is to strike a similar deal to the Isle of Man. It would be in the UK's interests too since the invasion threat from Eire is nil.