Paul was last seen on July 15th 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.

Paul Byrne (52), with an address at Newport Street, Dublin 8, has not yet entered a plea

Paul Byrne sued Virgin Media, seeking various injunctions over what he claimed was a flawed disciplinary process

Mr Byrne, who is the broadcaster's southern correspondent, has sued his employer, seeking various injunctions over what he claims is a flawed internal disciplinary process against him.