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131 Syrian refugees arrive in Ireland from Greece

The Syrian refugees have come from Greece
The Syrian refugees have come from Greece

Some 131 Syrian refugees, including three unaccompanied children, have arrived in Ireland from Greece.

The three unaccompanied minors were met by Tusla, the Child and Family Support Agency.

In a statement earlier, Tusla said it and the Department of Children and Youth Affairs have agreed under the Irish Refugee Protection Programme that Ireland will receive 20 separated children under the EU's resettlement and relocation programmes by the end of next year.

One child was brought to Ireland in October.

Earlier this week, Tánaiste and Minister for Justice Frances Fitzgerald confirmed services will also be offered to up to 200 unaccompanied minors who will go into foster care, organised by Tusla.