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:
Election candidate reprimanded over data protection breach
A prospective candidate in this year's general election has been handed a data protection reprimand.
Southern road will keep closed for another week
A road in the south of the Island will remain closed for another week.
Education Department won't reveal September school roll numbers yet
The Department of Education, Sport and Children says it won't reveal how many children will be in schools from September.
Cruise ship arrives this morning
A cruise ship with 2,000 people aboard is due to stop in the Island's capital today.
Another solar eclipse visible from the Island in 2027
If you managed to watch the eclipse using special glasses last night, don't throw them away just yet!
More TT course closures for filming today
The TT Course is partly closed again today as filming continues for the 'Isle of Man' TT film.
Election countdown begins as House of Keys is dissolved
The House of Keys will be officially dissolved today.
Island students await A-level results today
Hundreds of Island students are facing a big day today.
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