Prisoner took his own life after being put in isolation for five days during covid-19 pandemic

Investigation by the Office of the Inspector of Prisons found the man had been placed in precautionary isolation in Limerick Prison after developing symptoms consistent with covid-19

Inmate took his own life after spending five days in isolation at Limerick Prison during the covid-19 pandemic, despite twice testing negative for the virus, an investigation has found. Picture: Dan Linehan

A 46-year-old inmate took his own life after spending five days in isolation at Limerick Prison during the covid-19 pandemic, despite twice testing negative for the virus, an investigation has found.

He had been placed on remand at the prison on January 16, 2022, after not taking up bail on his own bond of €500. He was due to appear in court again on February 15.