A group have offered a €10,000 reward for information leading to the conviction of those responsible for a serious assault on a Dublin man last August.
The Crimestoppers organisation made the appeal to help bring to justice the gang who attacked 41-year-old Vincent O'Brien, on August 18th, 2005, leaving him brain-damaged.
Vincent O'Brien, and his mother, Mary, in hospital
He was attacked by a group of males in their late twenties at 2.45am on Huband Road, Bluebell, Dublin 12.
Mr O'Brien of O'Moore Road, Ballyfermot, has been in St James's Hospital since the assault eight months ago.
The Director of Crimestoppers, Yvonne Hyland said: "We are asking the community to support the Gardaí in their inquiries into this vicious attack on Vincent O'Brien.
"Someone must have information that will help bring charges against the people responsible for this assault", she added.
Anyone who thinks they can help the Gardaí with their enquiries can call Crimestoppers free on 1800 25 00 25. Callers do not need to leave their name or their address and the caller's anonymity is assured at all times.
The campaign is funded by the Crimestoppers Sponsors who are: The Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform; Dublin Bus; Ulster Bank, VFI (Vintners' Federation of Ireland), Irish Rail, An Post, Pennys, Ladbrokes and Dublin City Council.