100 Syrians resettled in Ireland under UN humanitarian plan

More than 100 Syrians from the war-torn country have been granted safe haven in Ireland under a humanitarian admission programme.

Justice Minister Frances Fitzgerald said the people would be entitled to work, establish a business or invest — but could not become “a burden” on the State.

She said other avenues for admission, such as access to asylum procedures, family reunification, and leave to remain, were open to the Syrians.