The Department of Justice has published information on the unidentified human remains of 44 people in the hope of resolving the cases.
There are 856 unsolved missing persons cases live on the Garda Pulse system.
"While the vast majority of missing persons cases are resolved quickly, many can remain unsolved for long periods of time," the Department of Justice (DOJ) said in a statement this Tuesday.
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Advancements in DNA profiling have led to case breakthroughs in recent years.
The provision of a DNA profile to Forensic Science Ireland by family members of a missing person can assist in solving unidentified bodies and missing person cases," the DOJ explained, adding that the newly released info could help solve some cases.
The Department established a Forum in July 2021 alongside An Garda Síochána’s Missing Persons Unit and Forensic Science Ireland (FSI) to facilitate information exchange on unidentified remains.
The Unidentified Remains database has been compiled following an analysis of Coroners records.
The data published today comprises 44 records. DNA profiles for 28 Unidentified Remains are on the National DNA Database.
Minister of state for the DOJ James Brown said the families of missing people have long called for the release of this information.
"Importantly, there may be something contained in the information released today that triggers a memory or rings a bell with any one of us. If you or someone you know has any information that might assist in solving a missing person case, I would urge you to report it to An Garda Síochána.
"It’s never too late, and any information provided to An Garda Síochána may help those suffering the loss of their missing loved one to find some answers," Mr Brown added.
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