The Civil Defence stage a major exercise in the Howth-Irelands Eye area to deal with a possible plane crash.

Report shows rescue operations with firefighters.

Civil Defence members carrying stretcher over rough terrain. Helicopter landing.

City of Dublin lifeboat taking survivors on board.

Interview with Commandant Barry Studdert, Dublin Civil Defence, regarding the exercise.

The reporter is Charlie Bird.

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