Ten people have been lifted safely off the 127,000-ton bulk carrier, Tribulus, which ran into trouble about 270 miles off the south-west coast of Ireland.

Report shows two Royal Air Force (RAF) helicopters on the ground at Cork Airport.

RAF crews having a meal before departing again.

Helicopters being re-fuelled and leaving for the stricken vessel.

The reporter is Tom MacSweeney.

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