Unwell young man in custody unseen by prison psychiatrist for three months

A sitting of the Limerick District Court heard that the sole psychiatrist at Limerick Prison has stood down from their role, meaning that Mohamed Falek has no one to assess his fitness to plea

Published 15th Mar 2026, 19:55 BST A sitting of the Limerick District Court heard that the sole psychiatrist at Limerick Prison has stood down from their role, meaning that Mohamed Falek has no one to assess his fitness to plea A JUDGE has “concerns” about a man in custody who is awaiting a psychiatrist’s assessment.

Mohamed Falek, 26, of no fixed abode, is charged with trespass at the Student Village, Cratloe, on November 29, 2025.

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A sitting of the Limerick District Court heard that the sole psychiatrist at Limerick Prison has stood down from their role.

This posed a problem, as a psychiatric report had previously been commissioned by the court for Mr Falek on December 29, 2025.

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“There’s no one to do it”, said Solicitor Sarah Ryan, who was defending the man.

Ms Ryan continued that a report from Doctor Higgins, which was submitted to the court, gives insight into the man’s condition.

Judge Patricia Harney said that she is in a very difficult position, with respect to Mr Falek’s case.

The judge said that “the man’s fitness to plea is in question following the doctor’s report”.

Ms Ryan said “my hands are tied” with regards to the man's case.

Judge Harney instructed that Mr Falek is to remain remanded in custody.

Mr Falek appeared in court via video link, and asked the judge “you finished?” during the court proceedings.

The man will next appear before the court to determine if there’s any progress with regards to him getting a psychiatric report.

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