Pat Hickey is expected to be released on house arrest from a Brazilian jail today.
A judge in Rio ordered his release from Bangu Prison yesterday.
It was decided that placing Mr Hickey under house arrest would not cause any risk to public order, or undermine the criminal investigation against him.
Mr Hickey, who was arrested on the 18th of August is facing charges of ticket touting at this year's Olympic Games in Brazil.
Journalist with Independent.ie Cathal McMahon's in Rio he outlines the reasons given in court for Mr Hickey's house arrest:
