An Irish missionary has been freed in Haiti by kidnappers after spending almost a month in captivity following an attack by gunmen on an orphanage.
Gena Heraty - a director of a special needs program for children and adults at the Saint-Hélène orphanage in the commune of Kescoff - was released alongside seven others.
'We are relieved beyond words. We are so deeply grateful to everyone,' her family said in a statement.
'We continue to hold Haiti in our hearts and hope for peace and safety for all those who are affected by the ongoing armed violence and insecurity there.'
Simon Harris, Ireland's deputy prime minister, confirmed the release on his X account.
