Dublin Child Presumed Dead.

It’s a truly heartbreaking story coming out of Dublin, where a major investigation is now underway into the disappearance of a young boy. The little fella, who would be about seven now, hasn't been seen in at least three years, and authorities fear the worst—they believe he’s dead. 

So, how did this all come to light? It wasn’t a family member or a neighbour, but a routine child benefit application that raised the alarm. The Department of Social Protection noticed there were no school records for the child, which rightly concerned them. They passed their worries on to Tusla, the Child and Family Agency, who, after doing their own checks, realized something was terribly wrong.

That’s when the Gardaí stepped in last Friday, launching a full-scale investigation from Swords Garda Station. They quickly traced the boy’s last known address to an apartment in Donabate and have been busy with house-to-house inquiries. The most tragic part is that they haven’t been able to find any evidence the boy is still alive. This has led them to believe he is missing and presumed dead.

Now, a huge search is on for his remains in a sealed-off area of open ground in Donabate. The Gardaí are trying to figure out what happened to him—whether it was a tragic accident, a natural death that was hidden, or something more sinister. This whole case raises some tough questions about how a child could just vanish for so long without anyone noticing, and it’s a deeply upsetting mystery for everyone involved.