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President Michael D Higgins Irish people living in poverty, who feel threatened, need to understand that by taking refugees and asylum seekers in, the country is making a 'commitment to a common humanity'. Picture: Sam Boal/RollingNews.ie

It was only 72 hours ago that Ireland’s President Michael D Higgins reminded citizens of their responsibilities towards refugees and asylum seekers in these highly challenging times.

Mr Higgins said Irish people living in poverty, who feel threatened, need to understand that by taking them in, the country is making a “commitment to a common humanity”.