The search for the crew of the missing Coast Guard helicopter is resuming off the coast of Mayo this morning.

Efforts to locate Rescue 116 were hampered by adverse weather conditions yesterday - however another large piece of debris was discovered near Blackrock lighthouse late in the evening.

Air, surface and shoreline searches are due to take place today - assisted by a special vessel The Granuaile - with divers waiting for a break in the weather to begin work.

Declan Geoghegan is a manager with the Irish Coast Guard: