Search resumes for missing student

Garda divers have resumed a search of the river Lee in Cork city for a 19-year-old student - missing since early on Thursday morning.

Brían Ó Tuama, a second-year UCC arts student, did not return to his student accommodation.

He was last seen on Daunt's Square in the city at 1.45am last Thursday morning and gardaí say they are concerned for his safety.

Navy divers searched the south channel of the River Lee yesterday but weather conditions made diving conditions difficult.