LÉ Eithne to hand 399 migrants over to Italian authorities

Irish vessel the LÉ Eithne is expected to dock in a port in Italy today, with 399 migrants on board rescued from the Mediterranean over the weekend.

LÉ Eithne to hand 399 migrants over to Italian authorities
Mon, 08 Jun, 2015 - 06:58

Irish vessel the LÉ Eithne is expected to dock in a port in Italy today, with 399 migrants on board rescued from the Mediterranean over the weekend.

The 280 men, 78 women and 41 children were rescued by the Irish boat during two operations.

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