The President of the Olympic Council of Ireland has been denied bail in Brazil.

Reuters report Pat Hickey has now been taken to a maximum security prison, believed to be Bangu Prison, in Rio de Janeiro.

Mr Hickey was questioned by Brazilian police for several hours last night, after being discharged from Samaritano Hospital.

A look behind the bars at Brazil's Bangu Prison

He had complained of chest pains following his arrest on Wednesday.

The 71-year-old has temporarily stepped down as OCI president as the investigation continues.

Sports Minister Shane Ross is meeting with the Attorney-General Máire Whelan over what type of inquiry to set up into the controversy.