Mallon granted bail of €420k

A judge in Brazil has allowed Irish ticketing executive Kevin James Mallon to return to Ireland, so long as he pays bail around €420,000.

It is an identical offer to the bail condition granted last week to former Olympic Council of Ireland president Patrick Hickey, who will be able to return to Ireland for medical treatment if he lodges the same payment.

Judge Silvia Regina Portes Criscuolo ruled Mr Mallon can have his passport returned if he pays the bond of BRL$1.5m and commits to returning to Brazil as required.