The Leitrim resident says people are dealing with a disaster of huge proportions.

Junior Foreign Affairs Minister, Sean Fleming, said Ireland's expertise was in providing humanitarian aid.

35-thousand people are now confirmed dead.

The singe border crossing between Turkey and Syria cannot handle the flood of those trying to help.

An Post have waived the normal fees associated with these donations so the full proceeds will go to the charities.

Rescue missions are continuing to help find people trapped in the rubble.

The earthquakes have caused widespread devastation

The Department of Agriculture has now lifted a 3km protection zone in County Monaghan, where 3,800 turkeys had to be culled last month.