Gardaí have appealed for public assistance in tracing a 39-year-old man missing from the Mater hospital in Dublin.
James Stowe was last seen at the hospital on Eccles Street in the north of the city on Thursday.
Gardaí said he is 1.8m (6 ft) tall with black hair.
His family and gardai are concerned for his safety. Anyone with information is asked to contact Rathmines Garda station on 01-6666700 or the Garda Confidential Line 1800-666111.