Inquest hears 'vulnerable' man died in cell in 'watershed' event for prison service

A “vulnerable” man suffering with a psychiatric medical condition, died in his cell at Limerick Prison after a “systems failure, in relation to his incarceration”, his inquest today heard.

Sean Hayes Barrett died six days before his 32nd birthday, while he was being held on remand at the jail, between 16 April and 5 May 2017.