Iraqis fleeing jihadists to be resettled in Ireland

Dozens of Iraqi families fleeing Islamic State jihadists could be resettled in Ireland within weeks, according to Foreign Affairs Minister Charlie Flanagan.

Mr Flanagan said he had been shocked by accounts of “genocide jihadis” raping women and selling children into slavery in northern Iraq.

The newly appointed minister also pledged to fight for an increase in Ireland’s overseas aid budget as ministers begin discussions on next year’s spending.