Ireland's olympic athletes are being honoured at Áras an Uachtaráin this morning.

President Michael D Higgins is holding a special reception for the athletes who participated in the Rio Games.

Meanwhile Former Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore believes the Minister for Sport needs to brief himself on his role in dealing with the ticket controversy.

Following on from Kevin Mallon's release from a Brazil jail overnight, it's believed Pat Hickey may be released this week also.

Due to an administration back log, the Courts in Brazil have had to detain them longer than usual.

Lawyers are said to working on securing his release as Irish Journalist in Rio Cathal McMahon explains.