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:
House plan to restore Foxdale Deads
A developer says he's hoping to restore and reclaim contaminated land in Foxdale with plans for a new home.
Douglas to sign Friendship Agreement with Dublin
Douglas Council says it'll ask councillors to formally approve a new friendship agreement with Ireland's capital city.
Ramsey hosts postponed fireworks display
Ramsey's fireworks display will get underway this evening.
Tractor run takes to roads this evening
The Island's annual festive tractor run gets underway later.
Port Erin hosts lights switch-on
Port Erin will be the next town to light up for Christmas this afternoon.
Joe Locke meets princess at annual carol concert
Manx actor Joe Locke was one of the speakers at the annual Christmas carol concert hosted by the Princess of Wales.
New weather warning issued
Ronaldsway Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for coastal overtopping today.
Santa's on a Bike ready to raise money for Rebecca House
A festive motorbike event set up by a local business to raise money for a local charity will get underway later..
