27 children among 243 people rescued by Irish Navy

Another 243 people have been rescued by the Irish Navy in the Mediterranean.

27 children among 243 people rescued by Irish Navy

Another 243 people have been rescued by the Irish Navy in the Mediterranean.

The crew of the LE Niamh took the 183 men, 33 women and 27 children from a wooden barge about 80km (50 miles) north-west of the Libyan capital, Tripoli.

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