Alleged Islamic terrorist seeks to halt deportation from Ireland to Jordan

A man whom the State alleges has links to Islamic terrorists has asked the High Court to prevent his deportation from Ireland to Jordan. The man denies the alleged links or that he represents a risk to national security.

The man, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, has been living in Ireland with his family for the last 16 years.

Following a decision last year not to renew his residency permit, he was informed the State wants to deport him to Jordan where he claims he fears being tortured because of his political activities.

The man secured residency here in 2000 because he has an Irish citizen child but his residency permit was not renewed due to his son living overseas with the child’s mother.

The man applied for asylum but claims the Minister for Justice and Equality has refused to make a decision on his application.

He denies the State’s claims he has consulted with senior violent extremist leaders outside Ireland or made travel arrangements for, and is involved in, recruiting members for Islamic extremist group Isil.

In proceedings which opened before Mr Justice Richard Humphreys yesterday, he wants orders compelling the minister accept his application for asylum.

The case continues.