Tánaiste expresses symptahy after Glasgow helicopter crash

Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Eamon Gilmore has extended his sympathy to everyone affected by last night's helicopter crash in Glasgow.

“My thoughts are also with the emergency and ambulance services who are still working to free those who remain trapped in the building, in difficult conditions,” said Minister Gilmore .

“At this stage we have no reports of any Irish citizens being involved but our Consulate General in Edinburgh is working with the local authorities and offering any assistance they can provide.”