Large crowds are expected at a demonstration in Dublin this afternoon to show solidarity with refugees.
The rally has been organised by the group United Against Racism, and takes place at the Spire on O'Connell Street at 2 o'clock.
A range of speakers will call for more refugees to be allowed into the EU - so that "not one child" is left behind in war-torn regions like Syria and Afghanistan.
Jim Roche of the Irish Anti-War Movement also wants greater clarity from the Irish government on how the refugees will be treated in this country:
