I am informed by the Garda authorities that the Garda missing persons bureau, which is attached to Garda headquarters, is responsible for data relating to missing persons. In a case of a missing person, the local Garda district officer takes direct responsibility for the investigation and will appoint an investigation team to include any specialised unit deemed necessary, such as, for example, the national bureau of criminal investigation or the technical bureau. The services of other agencies such as Interpol and Europol are also available to assist in the investigation. The Garda authorities have informed me that they are satisfied that every effort is made to locate all missing persons and that the current procedures for dealing with missing persons are adequate.