Pat Hickey signed secret ticket deals

Former Irish Olympics president Pat Hickey is at the centre of fresh scandal after it emerged he signed secret ticket deals with ‘banned’ agent THG last year.

The deals were signed without the knowledge of the Olympic Council of Ireland (OCI) board, it was claimed by Mr Hickey’s successor.

The news comes as figures show the fall-out of the Rio ticket scandal has cost the embattled sports body €1.5m, including covering Mr Hickey’s legal fees and accommodation costs in Brazil.