The scheme was set up to resettle displaced Syrian refugees who were living in countries neighbouring Syria, principally Turkey, Jordan and Lebanon. It did not extend to asylum seekers in Europe or in countries, such as Libya. The Northern Ireland Executive signalled to the UK Government their willingness to welcome some of the most vulnerable refugees here under the VPR scheme to Northern Ireland.
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