A British man wanted in the UK in connection with a conspiracy to import millions of pounds worth of drugs has had his application for bail adjourned by The High Court today.

The Real IRA tested an explosive device at Mount Leinster in Co Carlow for use in extorting money from drug dealers, the Special Criminal Court was told today.

A Co Carlow man who was arrested after a garda investigation into dissident republicans was freed on bail by the Special Criminal Court today.