The Irish Prison Service (IPS) has confirmed that a prisoner passed away in Limerick Prison on Christmas Day.
A spokesperson for the Irish Prison Service confirmed the sudden death of a prisoner in Limerick Prison on December 25.
In a statement they said: "All deaths in custody are investigated by the Irish Prison Service, the Inspector of Prisons and An Garda Síochána, where circumstances warrant. The cause of death is determined by the coroner’s office. The next of kin have been notified."