Gardai confirmed the case remains open and no arrests have been made to date.

Gardaí are actively seeking the prisoner and anyone with information can contact the Garda Confidential line on 1800 666 111.

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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.