Dylan McGinley of Ringfort Avenue, Balrothery, Dublin, pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to escaping from lawful custody.

Fiosrú, the Office of the Police Ombudsman, is investigating the incident.

Fiosrú’s latest report reveals 21 deaths and 21 serious injuries referred to the Gardaí watchdog in 2024, with mental health, alcohol and drugs factors.

A man in his 40s was arrested on Thursday on suspicion of aiding and abetting an unlawful escape from custody.