Suspected Continuity IRA man in custody

A MAN arrested on suspicion of being a member of the Continuity IRA was still being questioned by gardaí in Limerick last night.

The man in his 30s, who is also being questioned about allegedly importing arms, is being detained at Henry Street Garda Station.

He was arrested in the city at 1.30pm on Wednesday. A garda spokesman confirmed that his period of detention was yesterday extended by another 24 hours.