Gardaí in Swords are continuing to investigate all of the circumstances of the disappearance and current whereabouts of a 7-year-old boy.
Concerns for the boy were raised by the Child and Family Agency (Tusla) and reported to An Garda Síochána on Friday, 29th August.
The boy is last known to have resided at The Gallery Apartments, Donabate, Co. Dublin. It has been a number of years since there has been any confirmed sighting of the boy, who would now be 7 years of age.
Following enquiries carried out by and information available to investigating Gardaí to date, An Garda Síochána has been unable to either locate the boy, identify any information on his current whereabouts or any evidence that he is currently alive.
Investigating Gardaí believe that the boy is missing, presumed dead.
Yesterday evening, 1st September, investigating Gardaí took control of an area of open ground in Donabate, Co. Dublin which will be the subject of a search in the coming days.
The Garda investigation is being led by a Senior Investigating Officer (SIO) based out of an incident room established at Swords Garda Station.
Gardaí are appealing to anyone who has any information in connection with this investigation to contact Swords Garda Station on 01 666 4700, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.
No arrests have been made. The investigation is ongoing.
Minister for Children Norma Foley said “I am deeply concerned about this missing child. Uppermost in my thoughts is the welfare of this child.”
“I have been briefed on this matter by officials and I have spoken to the Tusla chief executive about it. I have asked Tusla to keep me fully informed of developments in this case.”
“I am appealing to anyone with information about this missing child to provide full co-operation to An Garda Siochána as it carries out its investigation.”