Ireland in talks to take migrants from ship floating off Malta's coast since December

It is yet to be determined how many Ireland will receive.

Ireland in talks to take migrants from ship floating off Malta's coast since December
Wed, 09 Jan, 2019 - 14:44
Digital Desk staff

The Department of Justice is in talks with Maltese authorities and the European Commission to determine how many migrants Ireland will receive.

The news comes after Malta announced that all 49 migrants on board the Seawatch-3 and Albrecht Penck would be allowed to dock there.

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