Ireland's database of unidentified remains 'incomplete'

Coroners across the country have now been asked to provide any visuals that could help identify the remains and bring closure to families of long-term missing people. File picture

A database of Ireland’s unidentified remains is incomplete and not “exhaustive”, the Department of Justice has admitted.

The department is now planning to upgrade the database to include images of any distinguishing features such as jewellery, clothing, and tattoos found with unidentified remains.