Mary McAleese: Syrian refugees hoping for a helping hand

Refugees from Syria are hoping against hope for a helping hand from other countries, the former president has said, as she recalled her own experience fleeing conflict at the beginning of the Troubles.

Excellent & illuminating keynote lecture by the former President of the Republic of Ireland, #MaryMcAleese #BAIS2015 pic.twitter.com/lXpsaLgH78

— Aaron Edwards (@DrAaronEdwards) September 4, 2015