Missing Persons Unit

Missing Persons Unit 

The Missing Persons Unit provides advice, guidance and assistance to Gardaí investigating Missing Person Incidents. The Missing Persons Unit also provides assistance with the investigation of unidentified human remains located in this jurisdiction and internationally. In the course of its work, the Missing Persons Unit liaises with international police forces to develop best practice.  The Unit also assists with international enquiries via Interpol.  

How do you report a missing person? 

How can a missing person’s details be included on the Garda Website?

Missing Person Statistics

Definition of a Missing Person –“Anyone whose whereabouts are unknown and the circumstances of the disappearance presents a risk of harm to the missing person or any other person.”

The Missing Persons Unit provides advice, guidance and assistance to Gardaí investigating Missing Person Incidents. The Missing Persons Unit also provides assistance with the investigation of unidentified human remains located in this jurisdiction and internationally. In the course of its work, the Missing Persons Unit liaises with international police forces to develop best practice.  The Unit also assists with international enquiries via Interpol

The Missing Persons Unit can be contacted at:

Missing Persons Unit

Garda National Protective Services Bureau

Navan Road

Dublin 7

Tel: +353 1 666 9476

E-mail: missing_persons@garda.ie 

Support Services:

Please see the links to support organisations under Victim Support here

(https://www.missingpersons.ie/ )