A search operation for a man reported missing off the coast of Howth in county Dublin has been stood down for now.
It follows reports of a person in difficulty in the water in Balscadden Bay shortly after 7 o'clock yesterday evening.
A search of the area was carried out yesterday while further search efforts involving the coast guard unit, the helicopter and Howth lifeboat continued this morning.
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Gardai are investigating the matter.