Syrians allowed to join families in Ireland

Ireland has agreed to accept Syrian family members of refugees already here and to allow them to come and join their loved ones for up to two years.

Justice Minister Alan Shatter announced the extension of the refugee programme for Syrians, saying that the family members would be allowed to work, establish a business or invest in the State.

It is expected that the extension of the humanitarian programme could allow several hundred Syrians to come and temporarily live here for up to two years.