Doctor John O'Grady, kidnapped twenty three days ago by an armed gang, was rescued at midday by detectives in Dublin, just one hour before a £1.5m ransom was due to be handed over.
Detective Martin O'Connor was seriously wounded in the ensuing gun battle.
The kidnap gang escaped, taking Mrs Una Dermody and a friend hostage at Clondalkin. Two male gang members forced her to drive to Limerick.
Reports show Limerick Garda Headquarters.
Interview with Superintendent Liam Quinn on the search for gang in Limerick.
Mrs Una Dermody's red Saab car.
To camera, reporter Michael Walsh.
Carnlough Road, Cabra, shortly after the shoot-out.
Interviews with eyewitnesses. Resident Teresa Murphy describes the events.
Interview with Superintendent Hubert Reynolds who describes how detectives discovered John O'Grady in the house on Carnlough Road and the gang fled taking hostages and hijacking vehicles.
Photograph of Una Dermody, hostage.
The home of Una Dermody in Clondalkin.
Interview with Mr Dermody on his wife’s ordeal.
In studio Tom McCaughren on events of the day and the injuries to John O'Grady and Detective Martin O'Connor.
Interview with Minister for Justice, Gerry Collins, on the kidnapping.
The O'Grady home, Cabinteely.
Photograph of Carlow Cathedral where Doctor O'Grady's severed fingers were left.
Photograph of Father Brian D’Arcy, who acted as intermediary.
Photograph of Silver Springs Hotel, Cork, where ransom was to be paid.
Interview with Father Brian D'Arcy on his role.
Garda security at Blackrock Clinic.
Interview with O'Grady family spokesman who says that John O'Grady is in good condition.
The reporter is Michael Walsh.
