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:
Castletown Golf Links Hotel sold
A well-known hotel on the Langness peninsula has been sold.
Manx Care hit with data enforcement notice by commissioner
Manx Care's been rapped for dragging its heels under data protection laws.
Castletown restaurant under new management
The team behind the Sound Cafe, Bradda Glen and the Aqua Café at the NSC will be taking over a restaurant in Castletown.
Beware of wildfires in sunny weather!
The Island's Fire and Rescue Service wants you to get outside and enjoy the warmer weather, but to be aware of the risks that can cause wildfires.
Staff training means GP closures
Manx Care say GP practices will close for three afternoons in April.
Commissioner celebrates Peel sewage progress
A Peel commissioner says the way is now clear for the Sunset city to get its own sewage treatment plant, after the final planning details were approved.
Tides causing delayed ferry departures and longer crossings
There's further disruption to the Steam Packet Company's timetable today.
All jobs safe as Wetherspoons takes over 1886
A spokesman for UK pub chain Wetherspoons says all employees will transfer over to the company as it sets up its first Isle of Man venue.
