The Taoiseach has this evening made a call for anyone with information on the Disappeared to come forward in confidence

It follows his meeting with the group of family members this evening.

The Disappeared refers to victims of the conflict in Northern Ireland - many of whom have never been found.

During the meeting, Enda Kenny expressed his sympathy for the familiesÂ’ loss and the ongoing plight of those whose loved onesÂ’ remains have not yet been located and returned to them for burial.

This evenings meeting is the latest in a series of meetings that the Taoiseach has held with the families of victims of the troubles in the North.

The families presented Enda Kenny with a copy of the recently published book "The Disappeared of Northern Ireland's 'Troubles'" which sets out some of their stories.

The Taoiseach also met with the Independent Commission for the Location of Victims' Remains (ICLVR) and was updated on their ongoing work to recover those whose remains are still missing.

He said: “I am glad to have the opportunity this evening to meet with and to hear the stories of those families whose loved ones were taken, killed and then hidden from them in such a callous and tragic way. Information from the public is absolutely essential to help to bring an end to their pain.  I call on anyone with information about any of the cases of the Disappeared to make it available in strict confidence to the Victims’ Remains Commission."

Information can be passed to the ICLVR at freephone 00-800-55585500 or at PO Box 10827, Dublin 2.