"The Irish Prison Service confirmed that the inmate died in custody on April 1. All deaths in custody are investigated by the Irish Prison Service, the Inspector of Prisons and An Garda Síochána, where circumstances warrant."
"In April of last year, a 33-year-old prisoner had died of a suspected drug overdose at the same prison. The prisoner had been serving a sentence totalling three years and eight months for a variety of criminal convictions."
"Overcrowding remains an issue in Irish prison, with over 1,000 prisoners sleeping in Irish jails on mattresses and bunk beds as of January this year. The average weekly Irish prison population has soared by 26 percent from 4,583 in 2023 to 5,417."
The Irish Prison Service confirmed the death of an inmate at a Co Laois facility on April 1. An investigation is underway involving the Irish Prison Service, the Inspector of Prisons, and An Garda Síochána. The cause of death will be determined by the Coroner's Office. Overcrowding in Irish prisons is a significant issue, with over 1,000 prisoners sleeping on mattresses and bunk beds. The prison population increased by 26% from 2023 to 2024, raising concerns about conditions.
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