Relatives urged to provide DNA in bid to unlock mysteries of the missing

Murdered Bangor woman Lisa Dorrian’s sister Joanne and dad John release two white doves on the 16th anniversary of her disappearance. Photo: Alan Lewis

Justice Minister Helen McEntee has urged more people to come forward with information about missing people, while also urging relatives of the missing to provide gardaí with DNA samples.

Speaking at Wednesday's National Missing Persons Day event in Dublin, she said: “I would like to encourage people who may have information to come forward any information even if it appears insignificant or irrelevant.