Pat Hickey’s disgrace must radically change Olympic Council of Ireland

The arrest of the Olympic Council of Ireland boss for ticket-touting is the culmination of years of arrogance by an organisation that wouldn’t answer to anyone, writes political editor, Daniel McConnell
Pat Hickey’s disgrace must radically change Olympic Council of Ireland

WHAT a difference three days make.

Last Sunday night in a balmy Rio, Sports Minister Shane Ross landed in the Brazilian capital for his well-publicised showdown with Pat Hickey, president of the Olympic Council of Ireland (OCI).

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