practical matters

While inquiries are being carried out, there are several jobs that you may need to take care of on behalf of your missing relative or friend.

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Some of these suggestions might not apply to your situation at this particular time but could be useful at a later stage.

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Inform the necessary people

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• Notify the missing person’s employer, school, or business associates

• Try and cancel any social engagements, business appointments or travel plans the missing person may have scheduled in the near future

 

Personal property

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• If the missing person lives alone, arrange for someone to collect their mail and attend to the upkeep of their property

• Have someone take care of the missing person’s pets if they have any

• If someone will be driving the missing person’s car, make sure they have adequate insurance and the authority to make a claim

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Finances

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• Contact relevant parties re the missing person’s mortgage, rent, bills or other financial obligations

• Ask your case officer if the missing person’s bank account(s) should be closed. In some cases, Gardai may elect to keep them open for monitoring