US EditionGardai Set to Begin Dig Operation to Find Body of Missing Child Presumed Dead
Gardaí are conducting a multi-day search in north County Dublin for a missing boy, aged seven, with no school records and presumed deceased following social welfare inquiries.
- Last night, Gardaí took control of open ground in Donabate and began searching for the remains of a child feared dead in north County Dublin, coordinated by an incident room at Swords Garda Station.
- Last week, the Department of Social Protection raised concerns over a child benefit application and social welfare staff alerted Tusla, which found no school records and referred the case to gardai on Friday.
- Officers note the last confirmed sighting was in mid 2022, and investigators explore unlawful killing or natural causes after a woman interviewed by gardai alleged the boy was killed by another person.
- A Senior Investigating Officer has been appointed at Swords Garda Station, homicide-inquiry resources are committed, all available Gardaí resources deployed, and the public is urged to call 01 666 4700 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.
- The case echoes the Kyran Durnin disappearance, which led Minister for Children Norma Foley to say, `I am deeply concerned about this missing child` and consult Tusla, the Child and Family Agency.
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