Loughan House was one of three prisons in which no contraband was discovered last year.

His address was described as "historic", as it was the first time someone from within the prison system gave evidence before the committee.

He was one of three prisoners to escape the west Cavan open prison in October.

That's according to former governor of Loughan House, Dan Scannell.

It's believed Mangan absconded due to being found in possession of a smartphone that allowed him to access the internet.

Cavan Gardaí are assisting in tracing the whereabouts of the man who is unlawfully at large.

Strict Covid-19 screening will be in place, and all visitors will be required to wear PPE throughout.

Former Anglo Irish Bank chief executive David Drumm has been released from prison. The former banker left Loughan House prison in Blacklion in Cavan yesterday.