Ireland's response to the Ukrainian refugee crisis

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has triggered the fasting-growing refugee crisis in Europe since the second world war. Already, more than one and half million people have crossed into neighbouring countries to escape the onslaught. In today's episode, Conor Pope speaks to political correspondent Harry McGee about the Irish government's plan to take in 100-thousand refugees. We also hear from two Ukrainian women Olena Melentova and Elaina Ralovets, who arrived here this week and from Tetyana Maryshko who is helping with the humanitarian effort and assisting those coming in to the country.

Produced by Jennifer Ryan and Suzanne Brennan

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