Aodhan O’Riordain says he doesn't know how many just yet or when we can receive them.
The Minister says Ireland will work to ensure other countries also commit to helping more refugees.
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Meanwhile a train full of migrants has stopped at a town west of Budapest after finally being allowed to leave the Hungarian capital.
It follows a two-day stand-off between the refugees and police.
They've been taken off the carriages at Bicske and herded into an underpass by officers.