Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 3 February 2021
479. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the details of his plans to resettle Syrian refugees currently based in Lebanon in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5326/21]
View answerI wish to confirm to the Deputy that I am very keen to resume the resettlement of Syrian refugees from Lebanon as soon as that is possible, and with due regard for Covid-19 restrictions in Ireland and the Lebanon.
The Irish selection mission to Beirut in March last year was interrupted due to Covid-19. I am happy to inform the Deputy that late last year we welcomed 234 Syrian refugees to Ireland, 198 of whom were selected during last year's Beirut mission.
