What does the cryptic crossword clue "Vetoes keeping Irish children in Scotland (6)" mean?

The definition is "children in Scotland". The wordplay uses charade, container. BANS (synonym of "Vetoes") + IR (synonym of "Irish") [container: "keeping"]; definition: "children in Scotland" The answer is BAIRNS.

Vetoes keeping Irish children in Scotland (6)

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