Search for missing Kerry farmer continues as calls grow for Defence Forces assistance

Local councillors urge Defence Forces involvement in the search for missing Kenmare farmer Michael Gaine, last seen a week ago

Michael 'Mike' Gaine buying phone credit in Centra, Kenmare, Co. Kerry, at 9.48am on Thursday March 20. Picture: An Garda Siochana/PA Wire

A local Kerry councillor says there have been discussions about the Defence Forces being called in to help with the search for missing sheep farmer Michael Gaine.

The Kenmare-based 56-year-old has been missing since he was last seen in a Centra supermarket in Kenmare on the morning of the previous Thursday.