The Kilmaley-based Director of Trocaire hopes Ireland will continue to respond positively to the ongoing crisis facing refugees in Europe.
Eamon Meehan is commenting following the announcement that 4,000 refugees will be accepted here under a new protection programme, which will include special reception centres to process arrivals.
The scheme will cost around 12 million euro per year, for every thousand refugees housed in Ireland.
The 4-thousand figure doesn't include other members of refugees' families but Tanaiste Joan Burton says family members may be brought to Ireland at a later date:
Centres will now be established around the country, with offers from a number of groups including the defence forces and religious orders.
Justice Minister Frances Fitzgerald says assessments of refugee status will be done at these centres and they will be prioritised:
The Kilmaley-based director of Trocaire is welcoming the announcement but Eamon Meehan says we mut remain open to continued efforts to help solve the current situation facing Europe
