Chief Minister Howard Quayle says there's no way to properly look after Syrian refugees if the government decided to take them in.
In Tywnald, he was pressed on the issue and admitted the £1 million donation from government was from existing aid budgets rather than extra money.
But he said accepting refugees from war zones would mean following high UK standards about healthcare and welfare.
And he said that simply isn't possible here:
Ballaugh 'disregarded' over civic amenity site changes, claims chair
The chair of Ballaugh Commissioners has hit out over upcoming changes at the Northern Civic Amenity.
Italian TT movie launches on Amazon
A new documentary about the TT shows the life of a small racing team at the festival.
Charity gives up on manx.net emails following switchover problems
A charity in the north of the Island says it's dumping its manx.net email address after 'insurmountable' problems.
Deadline nears for Easter Festival of Running
It's almost your last chance to take part in an athletics event that kicks off the Island's summer season!
Civic amenity site to close as new operator settles in
The Northern Civic Amenity Site will close for just over a week at the end of this month.
Four ferry crossings at risk of disruption
The Steam Packet company says bad weather may affect four sailings today and tomorrow.
Some Peel homes to be without water later this evening
A large number of homes in Peel will be without water later this evening.
Temporary traffic lights near iconic TT pub
There'll be temporary traffic lights near a popular pub on the TT course this week.
