LÉ Eithne: Rescued migrants due in Italy

Irish Naval vessel the LÉ Eithne is expected to dock in a port in Italy today with the 399 people saved from the Mediterranean in its latest rescue operation in the area.

Early on Saturday morning, 310 migrants were taken onto the LÉ Eithne from a barge that was in difficulty, and later the same day another 89 people were rescued as they floated dangerously on two inflatable craft.

In total, 280 men, 78 women, and 41 children were brought on board across the two operations.