Irish naval crew rescue 225 migrants off Libyan coast

An Irish naval crew has rescued another 225 people trying to cross the Mediterranean.

Irish naval crew rescue 225 migrants off Libyan coast
Mon, 24 Aug, 2015 - 01:00
Brian Hutton and Conall Ó Fátharta

Twelve children were among the latest migrants who were found in distress on two inflatable boats off Libya.

The LÉ Niamh naval ship was sent to the scene, 69 miles north east of Tripoli, on Saturday night as part of an ongoing humanitarian mission.

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