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This is the eighth vessel detained by the Naval Service so far in 2019 and the second detention this week.
The ship was detained for an alleged breach of fishing regulations.
The vessel will be handed over to gardaí upon arrival to Dingle tomorrow.
Around 269 migrants were rescued from two rubber vessels around 30 miles north of Libyan capital, Tripoli.
LÉ Samuel Beckett is currently awaiting furthers tasks in the area of operations.
They were taken aboard the LÉ Samuel Beckett, where they received food, water and medical treatment where required.
The ship was greeted by a crowd of cheering friends and family.
The most exciting footage of an Irish naval ship in dry-dock you’ll watch today (or your money back).
We’ll miss ol’ Emer… or as she’s now known, NNS Prosperity.
The Taoiseach has made the purchase in his role as Minister for Defence.
Beckett’s niece, Caroline Murphy, carried out the naming ceremony.
The LÉ Samuel Beckett will remain at Haulbowline until the middle of next month.