The son of pensioner missing from his home in Dublin says his father has not accessed his bank account during the past week.

Thomas Kennedy (81) has not been seen since he put the bins outside his home at Virginia Park in Finglas last Tuesday July 29th.

Several sightings have been reported of the him - but so far nothing has been found.

Mr Kennedy is described as being 5-foot-4 in height, of slim build with short grey hair.

He was wearing a black rain jacket with a hood, short sleeved white and blue polo shirt, dark chino style trousers, black shoes with a Velcro fastener and no laces.

Mr Kennedy also wears glasses and a watch.

Anyone with any information on his whereabouts is asked to contact Finglas garda station on 01-6667500, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800-666-111 or any garda station.

Thomas' eldest son, Vincent Kennedy, says his family are so grateful to the hundreds of volunteers who have searched day and night for his father.

But says his family has no idea why he disappeared.