A search is ongoing for a kayaker reported missing off the coast of Co Waterford.
The Coast Guard received a notification at 5.25pm on Monday that the person had not returned to shore.
The kayaker had departed from Helvick Head in Dungarvan at 11.40am.
The Marine Rescue Coordination Centre in Dublin initiated a search, with support from the Helvick lifeboat, Bunmahon Coast Guard Unit, Ardmore Coast Guard Unit, and rescue helicopter R117.
The naval vessel LÉ Aobhinn was on site on Monday night co-ordinating the search, which remained ongoing.
