Man allegedly issued threat to kill in Laois prison

A man appeared in court accused of issuing threats to kill or cause serious harm at the Midlands Prison in Portlaoise. 

Gerard Manning (45) of 17 Upper Gerald Griffin Street, Limerick is accused of committing  the offence at the Midlands Prison on July 1, 2021. 

Judge Nicola Andrews ordered disclosure, including any CCTV, to be provided to the defendant within four weeks. 

As the man is a prisoner, Judge Andrews asked when he was due for release. She was told he was serving a life sentence. 

The defendant apologised for coming to the court and said “thank you very much” when Judge Andrews adjourned the matter back to Portlaoise District Court on July 22 via video link.