The baby who arrived into the world forcing a plane to make an emergency landing at Dublin airport is said to be doing well - despite arriving 15 weeks early.
Zoe Ireland Drake is receiving care at the Rotunda hospital after her mum went into labour en route from France to America last Saturday.
In a statement this evening - Gavin and Jennifer Drake - say they're delighted with the fantastic support they've received since their daughter's arrival:
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"We appreciate the fantastic response and support we have received from everyone including airline staff, fellow passengers, emergency personnel and the medical, midwifery and nursing staff at The Rotunda Hospital.
"We’ve been overwhelmed at all of the good wishes for ourselves, and particularly, Zoe, from our family members and friends.
"We also want to acknowledge the heart-warming response we’ve received from the wider public here in Ireland, in the UK and at home in the US who have been very generous in supporting a fund set up by a family friend.
"Right now, we want to concentrate on baby Zoe and her continued good health. We’d appreciate if people would give us time and space over the next couple of days to do that."
