Ivor Callely (Fianna Fail)

Many people, including young children, go missing in Ireland and across the European Union. We are all conscious of the level of human trafficking and associated abuses. I draw the Leader's attention to the fact that, in 2007, the European Commission reserved the number 116000 as an EU hotline number for missing children. Can the Leader advise on the progress, if any, that has been made by the Minister and the Irish authorities to activate that missing persons hotline number, 116000, in Ireland?

I call on all mobile phone users to ensure they have an ICE, in case of emergency, number registered on their phone. That simply registers an "in case of emergency" telephone number of the person who should be contacted should it be required in the case of an emergency. The hotline number has been welcomed by the emergency services, and first responders in particular. This could be greatly encouraged by a simple message on work and social networking contacts. Will the Leader arrange for the House commission to show example by e-mailing all Members and staff highlighting the benefit of having such a number registered on our mobile phones.