We boast of our compassion, but have taken only one refugee child

Out of all the children who need to be relocated — children at risk, alone — Ireland has accepted one, writes Fergus Finlay
We boast of our compassion, but have taken only one refugee child

ONE child. That’s it. That’s the best that Ireland can do. One child.

Ireland calls itself civilised and modern, and we’re not above lecturing other nations on their responsibilities.

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