Ireland may accept more migrants, says Taoiseach

Kenny says Irish have natural empathy with migrants and understanding of plight

Sun, Jul 12, 2015, 14:21 Updated: Sun, Jul 12, 2015, 17:08

Olivia Kelleher

Rescued migrants on board the LÉ Eithne in the Mediterranean in June 2015. Taoiseach Enda Kenny said he was “very proud” of the crew of the Irish Navy vessel for their rescue work. Photograph: David Jones/Irish Defence Forces

Rescued migrants on board the LÉ Eithne in the Mediterranean in June 2015. Taoiseach Enda Kenny said he was “very proud” of the crew of the Irish Navy vessel for their rescue work. Photograph: David Jones/Irish Defence Forces

Taoiseach Enda Kenny has said consideration will be given to accommodating additional migrants who have travelled to Europe.

Ireland previously pledged to resettle more than three hundred Syrian refugees as part of an EU migrant scheme.

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