think of it this way: you're walking to work at the morning, thinking about something entirely arbitrary, when at some moment you hear (and see on t.v.) that planes crashed into your government's main building (I'm not sure what buildings are located in ireland, so that'll do), killing civilians in the process. later, you realize that the reason for that is because a group of terrorists from the other side of the world has a problem with your government. now, you're not sure what could happen next, and whether or not this will be the only attack, but you're certain that now not caring about the issues wont help you avoid them, so you become involved in the matters.
now think that this happens in the biggest and most influential country in the world...
and that sounds tempting, but I'm afraid upon careful inspection that I am in no place to negotiate this deal at the moment...