Gardaí in Dublin are appealing for help in tracing the whereabouts of a missing 13-year-old boy.

Jamie Walsh was last seen boarding a bus in Mullingar en route to Dublin at around 5pm on Thursday 7th December.

He is described as being 5'4" tall, of slight build and with brown hair.

When last seen, Jamie was wearing a grey jacket, tracksuit bottoms and black runners.

Anyone who has seen Jamie or has any information about his whereabouts is being asked to contact Tallaght Garda Station on 01-666-6000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800-666-111 or any Garda Station.