The LÉ James Joyce has rescued 155 refugees in two separate missions in the Mediterranean.
Following a request from the Italian Maritime Rescue Co-Ordination Centre, 25 migrants were rescued from a wooden vessel located North West of Tripoli.
LÉ James Joyce rescues 155 migrants during 2 Search & Rescue Operations 40NM NW of Tripoli. 3rd rescue Op underway. pic.twitter.com/Oxxy59DH40
— Irish Defence Forces (@defenceforces) July 29, 2016
And in a second mission the Irish Naval vessel rescued a further 130 people from a rubber vessel.
A third search and rescue operation is currently underway.
The migrants are now receiving food, water and medical treatment where required.
