Almost a year after his arrest in Brazil, former president of the Olympic Council of Ireland Pat Hickey has broken his silence. 

In a far-reaching interview with Paul Williams for Newstalk Breakfast, Mr Hickey spoke about his experiences in Brazil, his thoughts on Sports Minister Shane Ross, and the costs that have been associated with his legal battle to date.

You can listen to the full interview via the podcast below, or read more about the story here.