# refugee crisis

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'We cry about the Magdalene laundries but throw refugees into rat infested holiday camps'

‘Ireland loves nothing more than to toot its own horn as a saintly global peacemaker.’

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Sep 5th 2015, 5:30 PM

# Power of Sport

Real Madrid make incredibly kind donation to help refugees in Spain

The La Liga club are the latest to pledge their support.

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Sep 5th 2015, 3:03 PM

# in the name of love

Bono has a message about the refugee crisis

U2 kicked off their European tour last night and Bono got political.

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Sep 5th 2015, 2:14 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Should the Dáil be recalled to discuss the refugee crisis?

Both Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin want it to happen.

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Sep 5th 2015, 10:16 AM

# News Fix

Here's What Happened Today: Friday

Ireland taking in more refugees, a murder investigation in Tallaght and chaos in Hungary.

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Sep 4th 2015, 11:59 PM

# New Plan

Syrian family laid to rest as Taoiseach says we can take in more refugees

“There’s got to be a clear plan and a clear strategy to help people who are so distressed by these events.”

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Sep 4th 2015, 9:10 PM

# pledge a bed

Over 6,000 people pledge to home refugees as humanitarian crisis worsens

The campaign is urging solidarity with migrants and refugees.

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Sep 4th 2015, 8:14 AM

# not my problem

Hungarian Prime Minister says migrant crisis is 'a German problem, not a European one'

Meanwhile, a Ukip candidate reportedly tweeted that a young Syrian boy died because his family was “greedy for the good life in Europe”.

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Sep 3rd 2015, 10:40 PM

# helping hand

Here's what we can all do to help ease the migrant crisis

The human tragedy going on across the Mediterranean at present has shocked one and all, but there are practical ways to help.

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Sep 3rd 2015, 5:58 PM

# train tracks

Pictures: Desperate mother clings to her baby as police try to bring migrants to camps

Chaotic scenes at a train station in Hungary today.

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Sep 3rd 2015, 3:12 PM

# refugee crisis

Desperate migrants storm Budapest station after two day stand-off

Chaos erupted as crowds of people burst into the flashpoint station and rushed towards a standing train.

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Sep 3rd 2015, 11:00 AM

# not the best idea

German minister sparks outrage after calling singer a 'wonderful Negro'

Many people are annoyed, but Roberto Blanco is taking the whole thing very well.

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Sep 1st 2015, 4:08 PM