Darragh O'Brien (Dublin Fingal, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I agree with the Ceann Comhairle. It is appalling and tragic to think we only know now about a child who has been missing for two years. It really beggars belief. I join Deputy O’Dowd in urging anyone with information to contact An Garda Síochána, regardless of whether he or she believes the information is of any or of little significance.

I have read the media reports on this case. I am concerned by many aspects of it, including interagency approaches and how it could be the case that a child could be missing for two years before we even know. Mandatory protocols need to be strengthened wherever needed. I agree with the Deputy completely that this should not have happened and should never happen again. Again, I encourage people with any information they have to contact An Garda Síochána.

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