It is easier to trace meat in Ireland than it is to trace a missing child - this is the view of the former CEO of the children's charity Barnardos CEO Fergus Finlay.
As Gardaí continue their search for a missing child in Donabate, questions are being asked about why it took so long for authorities to be alerted.
The family were known to Tusla but it is understood the child has not been seen for several years; Gardaí have said they are working on the presumption that he is dead.
In addition - Gardaí have also been unable to locate Louth child, Kyran Durnin, who had also not been seen for several years when he was reported missing in the summer of 2024.
Every year thousands of children are reported missing - most of whom are found safe and sound.
Fergus Finlay joined us on The Agenda this morning to talk to us some more about this.