The Irish missionary was released after the abduction of Haiti

The family of stolen missionaries Jen Herat in Haiti said that when released “relief according to words”.

Ms Herat, who is from the Westport in My County, is the director of the Haiti asylum and was among several people who had allegedly members of the gang in Kenscof, near the capital, August 3.

This pushed the world’s appeals from a charity working, as well as Taoiseach (Irish Prime Minister) Michal Martin, for a safe issue.

In a statement on Friday, Mrs. Herati’s family confirmed that she and other prisoners were released and thanked those who were recovering her.

“We are so deeply grateful to everyone at Haiti and internationally, who worked tirelessly through these terrible weeks to help ensure their safe profit,” the statement added.

The family thanked Tana (Deputy Prime Minister of Ireland) Simon Harris and his team, as well as Ireland Ambassador to the US, Gerald Birn Nasan for his support.

“The global expansion of worries, love, prayers and solidarity, shown for the gene and for us, friends, neighbors, communities, colleagues, and indeed those who have no connection with us were a huge source of comfort and support,” they said.

The family stated that the “health, defense and privacy” of Mrs. Herat is a priority.

“We kindly ask that the media respect the need in particular when everyone involved is cured from this traumatic test.

“We still keep Haiti in our hearts and hope for peace and security for anyone who has suffered from current armed violence and uncertainty.”

Harris, who is also an Irish Foreign Minister, confirmed that Ms Heraty, like other prisoners, reported that it was “safe and good” and it was “the result we all hoped.”

“Of course, it was an extremely difficult and tense situation for the Herats family,” he said.

“I want to pay tribute to the sustainability and determination to support the Jena and her captives for these past difficult weeks.”

Tanaist called the missionary a “respected humanitarian and deeply courageous person” who devoted his life to the support of vulnerable people in Haiti.

“Although we welcome this news, it is also important that we do not lose the problems of Haiti’s problems,” he added.

“Now I am sending the gene, her family and all who have released my best wishes. We will continue to provide all possible support if they recover after their terrible test.”

Tommy Marren, who presented on Mid West’s radio and interviewed a missionary several times, stated that there was a “great meaning in relief”, knowing she was released.

“Her sustainability has always been extraordinary, and I think she will now be a committed Haiti home,” he said in the evening additional BBC Radio Olster program.

Mr. Marren said that the family is now “trying to get their heads around the good news” and you can hope that she will return to her native district “by the end of this year.”

Ms Heraty oversees the shelter that manages the Nos Petits Frères et Soeurs (our little brothers and sisters).

It is located in the Kenskof Commune, about 10 km (6.2 miles) southeast of the capital, Port-O Prince.

On August 3, the attackers invaded the orphans through the wall in the “planned attack”, said Mayor Masilon Jean at the time before heading to the building where Ms Herati stopped.

The Haitian newspaper Le Nouvelliste said the gang members are considered responsible for the attack.

The violence and abduction of the gang are also often found in other areas in Port-O Prince, where the UN says armed groups control about 85% of the city.

In the first half of 2025, UN figures show that nearly 350 people were abducted in Haiti.