Irish aid worker Gena Heraty and seven others, including a child, were kidnapped in Haiti and have been safely released.

Irish humanitarian worker Gena Heraty and seven other hostages, including a three-year-old child, were kidnapped from an orphanage in Haiti on August 3 and have been released. The orphanage is run by the humanitarian organization Nos Petits Frères et Soeurs. Ireland's Deputy Premier Simon Harris confirmed their safe release, thanking those involved in securing their return. The Heraty family expressed relief and gratitude.