Storm Erik: Coastguard says waves were as high as two buses during double boat rescue

The Irish Coastguard has been assisting two vessels that got into difficulty off the south west coast today during Storm Erik. Met Éireann issued a storm warning for areas from Loop Head to Malin Head.

Divisional Controller Derek Flanagan told RTE’s News at One how the Coastguard rescue coordination centre in Valentia is dealing with the incidents.