The Irish government has pledged a further €1 million in funding to support the rising refugee crisis in Syria.
The United Nations says the figures - which have now passed two million - are alarming.
The money being pledged by Ireland will be used by UN agencies to provide basic services in refugee camps.
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It brings Ireland's contribution in response to the Syrian crisis to €10.8 million.
Minister for Trade and Development Joe Costello says the aid will be directed at specific projects, and it will be closely monitored:
