Dan MacCarthy is now safely back in Ireland

Gena Heraty and seven other hostages, including a three-year-old child, were kidnapped from an orphanage in Kenscoff on Sunday.

Mr Harris asked that everything is done to ensure the release of Ms Heraty and other hostages, including a three-year-old child.

The British TV presenter waived her right to anonymity in connection with a charge against Gavin Plumb of assisting or encouraging rape.