Wexford survivors may be allowed to stay - O'Donoghue

The Minister for Justice has indicated that the illegal immigrants who survived the Wexford tragedy may be allowed to stay in Ireland if they so wish.

Wexford survivors may be allowed to stay - O'Donoghue
Mon, 10 Dec, 2001 - 10:12

The Minister for Justice has indicated that the illegal immigrants who survived the Wexford tragedy may be allowed to stay in Ireland if they so wish.

John O'Donoghue said any applications for asylum by the five will be treated with sympathetic and humane consideration.

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