Coalition denies rift as it plans meeting on refugees

The Coalition has denied there is a rift over how many refugees Ireland can accept amid contradictory signals from Government.

The Cabinet will tomorrow hold a special meeting and consider options to house, support and feed potentially thousands of refugees fleeing conflict. Funding from Europe to accommodate refugees here is expected to heavily influence the Government’s decision. Refugee applications could also be fast-tracked.

European Commission president Jean-Claude Juncker is set to outline a package of proposals for member states today.