Two probes into death of Caitríona Lucas

The Irish Coast Guard has confirmed that two investigations will be carried out into the death of their first ever volunteer to be killed in the line of duty.

The Irish Coast Guard will carry out its own investigation into the tragedy while a separate independent probe will be undertaken by the Marine Casualty Investigation Board.

Caitríona Lucas, a 41-year-old mother of two, died at lunchtime on Monday after the rescue boat on which she was working capsized in rough seas.