Irish Examiner view: Hope for Irish charity worker

It is good that the full weight of Ireland’s State apparatus is being brought to bear on this case, with Tánaiste Simon Harris dealing directly with his counterpart in Haiti to resolve the matter

Gena Heraty was taken by armed individuals from her home at the NPFS (Nos Petits Frères et Soeurs) compound in Kenscoff last weekend. Picture: Viatores Christi Dublin/PA

The kidnapping of Gena Heraty in Haiti remains a live issue at the time of writing, and the most important consideration is her safe return.

Ms Heraty, a native of Westport in Mayo, has spent decades working with the disadvantaged in Haiti. Last weekend, she and several others were taken by armed individuals from her home at the NPFS (Nos Petits Frères et Soeurs) compound in Kenscoff.