GARDAÍ HAVE RENEWED their appeal for information as part of the investigation into the murder of 20-year-old Paul ‘Frank’ Byrne.

Paul’s remains were discovered in a wooded area by a forestry worker near Blessington, Co Wicklow on 29 July 2010.

He was last seen on 15 July 2009 at Kilmartin Green in Tallaght, Dublin 24 when it was reported that he left the estate in a 2000 registered wine-coloured Mitsubishi Carisma accompanied by other men. 

Gardaí said this was the last sighting of Paul. He was reported missing by his mother at Tallaght Garda Station the following day.

“To date, five people have been arrested in connection with this investigation, however no one has been brought to justice for Paul’s murder,” a garda spokesperson said.

“Paul’s family are anxious for the investigation to progress to bring them closure.”

Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have information since 2009, or who may have come into possession of information in the intervening years, to come forward.

They are urging individuals, who 17 years on may want to come forward to do so, especially if relationships or associations have changed over the years, adding that with the passage of time, people may now feel more comfortable sharing information.

“Gardaí would like to assure the public that they will treat anyone assisting the investigation in a sensitive manner,” a spokesperson added. 

Anyone with information can contact gardaí in Blessington at (045) 857620, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any garda station.