The taskforce set up to co-ordinate the relocation of migrants and refugees will meet this afternoon.

The government's plan to accept 4-thousand refugees under the European resettlement programme will be implemented by the group, led by the Departmen of Justice.

The first intake of people from Syria and other countries is expected to begin in the coming weeks.

Organistions who work with refugees says there must be a robust integration plan for those coming to Ireland under the programme.

Jerry O'Connor from the Immigrant Council of Ireland, says people must not be left living in limbo: