The search for the Carlow man missing from the naval vessel, the LE Roisin, has been extended to cover a 60-square mile area off the east Cork coast.

The search for missing naval officer, TJ Doyle, will resume this morning off the Cork coast.

The search is continuing this evening for the 36-year old Co Carlow man missing from the naval vessel, the LE Roisin, off the Cork coast.