Call for independent review of medical care in Cork Prison after death in custody

The family of Andrew Gearns, including brother Evan, sister Jemma, and mother Aideen, departing Cork Courthouse after the conclusion of the inquest into the death of Andrew Gearns, who died in custody of the Irish Prison Service at Cork Prison. Picture: Larry Cummins

An independent review of all medical care in Cork Prison has been recommended following the death of a man in custody.

A jury of four men and two women made the recommendation at the inquest into the death of Andrew Gearns, 29, a loving father, “a joker”, and a talented soccer player who made a fatal attempt on his life in Cork Prison in September 2020 and later died in hospital.