It's after five inmates have tested positive for Covid 19.
Mass testing is underway in the biggest prison in the country, after an outbreak of coronavirus.
Five inmates have tested positive for Covid 19 in the Midlands Prison in Portlaoise, in one part of the jail.
They've all been isolated from the rest of the 800 prisoners.
Laois Offaly Sinn Fein TD Brian Stanley says steps must be taken to ensure it doesn't spread into the community:
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RSA Pilot Project Finds Over Half Of People Who Exceeded Alcohol Limit Intended To Drive
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Laois County Council Sets Target Of Delivering Over 1,000 New Homes
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North Midlands Region May Benefit From "Collective Strength" In Mortgage Market
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Electric Picnic Officially Sold Out
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Westmeath Link Road Closed Until Next Month
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