Latest Breaking News On - Andrew gearns - Page 1 : comparemela.com

Mother called Cork prison with concerns hours before her son made a suicide attempt; he later died

Aideen Gearns told Cork Coroners’ Court that she received an alarming call from Andrew on the day of his suicide attempt.

Mother called Cork Prison about disturbing call from suicidal son hours before he died

Mum asked prison staff to keep 'closer eye' on inmate son hours before suicide attempt

A mother who called a prison to urge staff to keep a “closer eye” on her son after he made a disturbing telephone call to her was contacted just over five hours later and told that he had made a suicide attempt in his cell.

Coroner says unresolved IT glitch a 'serious issue for entire prison system' at Cork man's inquest

The inquest of Andrew Gearns continued today.

Prison staff knew Cork man was suffering 'delusions' prior to fatal suicide attempt

Report finds staff did carry out a significant number of checks on cell – more than what is required by Irish Prison Service procedures.