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Investigation launched after inmate dies in Midlands Prison

The person died on Wednesday, the Irish Prison Service said in a statement.

A PERSON HAS died in custody at Midlands Prison in Portlaoise.

The inmate died on Wednesday, the Irish Prison Service said in a statement.

“All deaths in custody are investigated by the Irish Prison Service, the Inspector of Prisons and An Garda Síochána, where circumstances warrant,” it said.

The cause of death will be determined by the Coroner’s Office.

“The Irish Prison Service wish to express our condolences to the deceased’s family and friends,” the spokesperson concluded.

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