Migrant crisis: Response needs State resources, warn NGOs

Charities and rights groups welcomed the Government’s action plan on the refugee crisis but warned sufficient resources and organisation were crucial to its successful implementation.

The Irish Refugee Council, which has criticised the official inaction in recent months, said it was pleased the Government had finally responded to the groundswell of support expressed by the public for the refugees.

Chief executive Sue Conlan said: “The IRC has been overwhelmed with offers of practical support for refugees from members of the public.”