Sinn Féin MLA Martin McGuinness has confirmed that the first group of Syrian refugees to be welcomed into the north will arrive by December.
The Mid-Ulster MLA said 50 to 100 people would arrive under the Syrian Vulnerable Persons Relocation Scheme and added that the move would not be an isolated gesture.
Martin McGuinness said:
“We not only have a political responsibility but a duty to respond to this crisis positively and extend the hand of friendship to those who are suffering from the worst humanitarian crisis of this century,” he said.
“The scheme will begin with a fairly modest number of 50 to 100 people but more will arrive in the future on a phased basis.
“Beginning with as modest number initially will assist learning and identification/resolution of difficulties.
“It’s important the care we offer extends beyond simply opening the door for these people.
“Therefore we will also be implementing a Refugee Integration Strategy to ensure a smooth transition for the refugees into society.
“This continued level of care and understanding will send a powerful message about our support for refugees.
“It will also highlight the fact that this is a global issue and we all have a duty to act to help our fellow human beings in their hour of greatest need.”
I have been nothing against the refugees and I agree that everyone deserves to be safe and happy but that also goes for the people of our own country we have our own problems as a country and we are struggling financially now then how on earth will we manage then…. we also have our own children’s welfare to consider how do we knw our children wont suffer because of this… our health system is already struggling and jobs are non existing but sure let’s just add more to the population to make it even harder…. in my view this is a recipe for disaster and totally uncalled for..
I agree with Liza but would also add: 1. they are not all genuine refugees 2. even those that are will find it difficult, if not impossible to integrate into our society 3. from experience of living in other countries they almost always create and live in their own areas and do not mix 4. the vast majority of the men believe that it is correct to beat their wives and that western women are dogs and are only good for raping! Please see the following interview with a lady who witnessed first hand what some of these men are like; https://themuslimissue.wordpress.com/2015/09/28/video-arabic-speaking-woman-tells-what-refugees-really-say-about-infidels/ I am very concerned about where this will all lead.
Totally agree ronan and let’s face it we dnt knw if they are all innocent and if are kids will even be safe in ther own school. All about votes at the end of the day lol.. I have family born here who are struggling for a home but yet government are willing to pay millions for another country lol makes perfect sense NOT !!!!! If uz are gna waste millions of wot we dnt apparently ave as a country then I’m sure a wee quater of it cld sort these people out properly in ther own country… just saying what the population is already thinking
Interesting Martin’s use of words ,” The worst humanitarian crisis this century”Didn’t seem to bother him when his colleagues were blowing up& shooting his fellow countrymen , women ,and children .