Hurricane Irma Claims 14 Lives

At least 14 people have died as Hurricane Irma continues to batter islands in the Caribbean.

The storm is due to hit Turks and Caicos next.

Meanwhile Irish aid workers in Haiti are preparing to help with the clean up operation.

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The storm caused devastating damage to Barbuda, St Martin and the Virgin Islands.

Concern’s Gillian Boyle says their team in Port au Prince were in lockdown as they waited for the storm to pass.