When someone is reported missing, community pages often fill with posts. The best help the public can give is to share only official appeals and to pass any information directly to An Garda Síochána.
There is no waiting period
You do not need to wait 24 hours to report someone missing. If you are worried about someone's safety, contact Gardaí straight away.
Respect the family
Avoid speculation in comments and remove posts once a person has been found, if the family asks. Privacy and dignity matter, whatever the outcome.
General safety information only. In an emergency in Ireland, call 112 or 999.