Funds shortage threatens future of missing persons helpline

The man behind Ireland’s only missing persons helpline is concerned that lack of government funding could see the charity close its doors within 12 months.

Established by Mullingar man, Dermot Browne, the National Missing Persons Helpline has just one employee for 20 hours per week, and contains more than 20 volunteers.

Based in Dublin city, the charity provides counselling to families of missing people here.