Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 December 2016
125. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the reason all missing persons, as per her reply on 6 December 2016 on the issue, are not on the section of the Garda website for missing persons; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39948/16]
View answerThe website in question is operated by An Garda Síochána and I have no direct role in its administration. However, I am informed by the Garda authorities that the missing persons section on the Garda website is managed and maintained by the Missing Persons Bureau which is part of the Garda National Protective Services Bureau.
As the Deputy will be aware, the District Officer of a District where a person is reported missing is responsible for the investigation of that incident. They also provide details on any missing persons to the Missing Persons Bureau, including any information to be displayed on the Garda website. The District Officer requires both the written consent of the family of the person reported missing and a recent photograph before an individual can be included in the missing persons section on the Garda website.
If the family of any person reported missing wishes to have their loved ones details included on the website, they should contact their local Garda station for further information.
