168 Mr. Wyse asked the Minister for Justice the number of people currently on Garda files who are regarded as missing persons or have been reported as missing persons.

169 Mr. Wyse asked the Minister for Justice if there is a special section within the Garda Síochána for the continuous monitoring and up-dating of files in respect of missing persons reported.

I propose to take Questions Nos. 168 and 169 together.

I am informed by the Garda authorities that there is a section within the Garda Síochána which has responsibility for the monitoring and updating of files in respect of persons reported missing.