Interview with Brian Hayes on the refugee crisis and why he’s disappointed on Government stance on crisis. 

Ireland needs to play a much bigger role in
sharing responsibility for refugees fleeing countries in crisis. That’s the
view of the Fine Gael MEP Brian Hayes who was speaking today in the European
Parliament.  The European Commission
wants all EU states to share the burden of housing thousands of refugees
fleeing to Europe from across the Mediterranean. However, Mr Hayes says he understands
the government is opposed to proposed EU plans for a quota system. And he says
Ireland’s record on looking after refugees is not good.

Out words: by that 

Dur: 00:24 

The Fine Gael MEP Brian Hayes says he
understands the government is opposed to proposed EU plans for a quota system
for international refugees. The European Commission wants all EU states to share
responsibility for housing thousands of refugees fleeing to Europe from across
the Mediterranean. However, a number of EU countries including the UK are
opposed to a quota system. Brian Hayes is calling on the Government to clarify
its stance on the quota system which he believes it will oppose.

Out words: not good

Dur: 00:33