Prisoner died day before his scheduled transfer to psychiatric unit, report says

A psychiatrist told the investigation team that 'accessing treatment in a community-based psychiatric facility is extremely challenging'

He was medically assessed by Cloverhill Prison’s healthcare staff and the Prison In-reach and Court Liaison Service team, whose task is to identify people suffering mental health issues when remanded to prison. File photo: Leah Farrell/© RollingNews.ie

The death of a prisoner in Cloverhill Prison occurred a day before he was due to be transferred to a psychiatric unit, according to the Office of the Inspector of Prisons.

A report into the death of the inmate has been submitted by the office to justice minister Jim O’Callaghan. The prisoner, identified only as Mr O, died on August 10, 2022, at the age of 52, while on remand for minor offences.