Partial human remains have been found following a search of Michael Gaine's land in Kenmare.
Michael Gaine has been missing since March 20th and his case was upgraded to a homicide last month.
DNA testing is needed to formally identify the recovered human remains.
Gardaí resumed search operations at lands in Carrig East, Kenmare, yesterday evening and a crime scene was declared.
This afternoon, State Pathologist Dr Sally Anne Collis and Forensic Anthropologist Laureen Buckley assisted by the Garda Technical Bureau carried out preliminary examinations at the scene.
An Garda Síochána have confirmed that partial human remains have been found.
Gardaí say searches are ongoing to recover any further human remains.
Gardaí say DNA analysis will be required to carry out formal identification of the recovered human remains.
The homicide investigation, led by a Senior Investigating Officer and the Serious Crime Unit Kerry Garda Division is ongoing; they are being supported by the Garda National Bureau of Criminal Investigation (GNBCI).
