Pat Hickey
Pat Hickey is reportedly on his way back to Ireland

Pat Hickey is reportedly on his way back to Ireland

He was arrested in August… Former President of the Olympic Council of Ireland Pat hickey is on his way back to Ireland following his arrest in Brazil during the course of the Rio Olympics. On Monday this week, he was given permission by a Brazilian judge to leave the country according to The Irish Times. […]

10 years ago

Pat Hickey receives loan to pay bail in Brazil and return home to Ireland

Pat Hickey receives loan to pay bail in Brazil and return home to Ireland

Three months on from his arrest in Brazil, it looks like Pat Hickey is on his way home to Ireland. Former President of the Olympic Council of Ireland (OCI) Pat Hickey looks set to return to Ireland, having received a loan enabling him to make a bail payment and leave Brazil. Hickey was arrested in […]

10 years ago

The OCI won’t pay Pat Hickey’s €410k court bond

The OCI won’t pay Pat Hickey’s €410k court bond

The OCI says that it is a personal matter for Mr Hickey. After news emerged that Pat Hickey was to have his passport returned and that he’s free to leave Brazil, the attention has turned towards the issue of his €410,000 bond. As reported by RTE, the OCI will not be paying the €410k because they […]

10 years ago

Pat Hickey to have passport returned and allowed to leave Brazil

Pat Hickey to have passport returned and allowed to leave Brazil

Big news this evening. Former President of the Olympic Council of Ireland Pat Hickey is to have his passport returned to him and be allowed to leave Brazil for medical reasons according to RTÉ. Justice Juliana Leal de Melo of the Special Court for Supporter and Large Events in Rio de Janeiro ruled this evening […]

10 years ago