A searchable database of Unidentified Human Remains (UHR) has been improved by the Department of Justice to include images and items found with remains to mark Missing Person's Day.
The enhanced database includes information reported to the Department by Coroners around the country.
Welcoming the launch of the searchable database, Minister for Justice Helen McEntee said: "Earlier this year, visual records including facial images and visuals of items found with remains were included in the dataset, where provided by coroners.
"This latest development allows users to search the data by coroner district, year and gender, further facilitating the identification and location of missing persons and the possibility of closure for their loved ones."
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The 12th annual National Missing Persons Day is taking place at Croke Park.
Missing Persons Day is an annual commemorative day for families and friends to remember their missing relatives.
It is also an opportunity for families to appeal to the public for information on missing persons.
The commemorative ceremony features spoken contributions from family members of missing persons.
Garda Commissioner Drew Harris will also explain how gardaí work to resolve missing persons cases.
Earlier this week, President Michael D Higgins lit a candle at Áras an Uachtaráin to remember those who are missing.
