Labour calls for early warning system to trace missing children

AN early-warning system to trace missing children feared abducted should be set up in Ireland, it was claimed yesterday.

Joe Costello, Labour Party justice spokesman, called for an emergency scheme to bring the public on side in the hunt for youngsters believed to be in danger.

Mr Costello said a programme, based on the American Amber Alert system, would ensure speed was of the essence in getting communities to work hand in hand with police.