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07/07/2016
Ireland To Take Additional 260 Refugees
Ireland will take an additional 260 refugees under the Refugee Resettlement Programme, it has been confirmed.
The Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality, Frances Fitzgerald TD, made the announcement and said 273 refugees from Lebanon have already arrived and the remainder of the 520 refugees are expected to arrive in the Autumn.
The Tánaiste said: "I have informed the Government of my decision to send a further mission to Lebanon in the autumn to select an additional 260 refugees to be admitted in Spring 2017.
"My decision reflects the Government's commitment to welcome vulnerable refugees fleeing war and conflict and is another positive step towards delivering on Ireland's overall commitment to accept 4000 persons.
"Once in Ireland, these refugees will have access to vital health and education services. Our focus will be on helping them to rebuild their lives here in Ireland."
(CD/JP)
The Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality, Frances Fitzgerald TD, made the announcement and said 273 refugees from Lebanon have already arrived and the remainder of the 520 refugees are expected to arrive in the Autumn.
The Tánaiste said: "I have informed the Government of my decision to send a further mission to Lebanon in the autumn to select an additional 260 refugees to be admitted in Spring 2017.
"My decision reflects the Government's commitment to welcome vulnerable refugees fleeing war and conflict and is another positive step towards delivering on Ireland's overall commitment to accept 4000 persons.
"Once in Ireland, these refugees will have access to vital health and education services. Our focus will be on helping them to rebuild their lives here in Ireland."
(CD/JP)
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