Missing Persons

Requests for a Media Appeal for a missing persons are made by the local Superintendent. A recent photograph should be made available, and written consent from the family of the missing person will need to be obtained before making such request. In cases involving minors (i.e. persons under 18 years) the Superintendent can request that the case be placed on the Missing Kids website. 

Please find live missing person updates on the Garda Missing Persons Facebook page. 

• An Garda Síochána Missing Persons Facebook

• National Missing Persons Helpline: National Missing Persons Helpline
• Missing Children Europe: Hotline 116 000 - Missing Children Europe
• International Center for Missing and Exploited Kids: Global Missing Children's Network

When a missing person is reported as found An Garda Síochána must speak to the person to ensure that they are safe, that they haven’t been a victim of crime, and that they will not come to further harm. This will, in most cases, mean that the missing person must be seen face-to-face to establish they are safe and well.

If this person was subject to a Media Appeal while they were missing, under Articles 17 & 19 of the GDPR a person who has been reported missing has the right to request their details are erased from this website and related social media channels. 

For further details on how to apply to do this please contact Pressoffice@garda.ie 

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

Blanchardstown,

Dublin 15

Tel: +353 1 666 9476

E-mail: missing_persons@garda.ie 

*Incidents reported 1st January 2021 - 31st December 2025 only

PULSE Data as of 06/01/2026 and are subject to change.

Invalid records have been removed. 

From 2026 on all press releases related to missing persons will be published here.

Previous missing persons press statements will continue to be hosted in the main press release feed.