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Angry scenes over speaking time arrangements in the Dail with rows delaying the expected confirmation of Martin's role by the president

Tusk, a historian by training, also urged Europe to increase its defence spending:

Some people think it's extravagant or wrong to warn that we should spend up to 5% of GDP on our security. ... But this is a time when Europe cannot afford to save on security.

We spend 5% not on our own security, but also on the security of the whole of Europe. ... If Europe is to survive, it needs to be armed.

Do not ask what America can do for Europe and its security; ask what ourselves we can do for our security.