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Update 1–Search Operation- Ongoing Investigations into the Disappearances and Murders of Jo Jo Dullard and Deirdre Jacob

Issue Date: 25/02/2026

Gardaí investigating the separate disappearances and murders of Jo Jo Dullard and Deirdre Jacob have concluded the current search phase at a location in Co. Wicklow near the Wicklow/Kildare border.

A further assessment of the site remains ongoing.

An Garda Síochána has provided an update to the families of Jo Jo Dullard and Deirdre Jacob in relation to this phase of the search and they have been fully appraised of these developments.

An Garda Síochána also acknowledges the ongoing cooperation and support of the landowner.

An Garda Síochána appeals to anyone with any information in relation to either investigation, no matter how small or insignificant you might believe it to be to contact any Garda station, or anyone who wishes to provide information confidentially should contact the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.