Council names experts for Rio ticketing review

The Olympic Council of Ireland has appointed forensic accounts experts to conduct a root and branch review of the Rio 2016 tickets controversy and will share any of its findings with the Government inquiry by October 10.

The sporting body confirmed the move last night, saying officials from independent accountancy firm Grant Thornton will be given three weeks to uncover what is happening at the organisation.

In a statement confirming the move, the OCI said the international company will be asked to focus on the “policies, procedures, processes and practices” of both the OCI and its agents relating to the “distribution and sale” of tickets for Rio 2016.