Suspected IRA member faces arms charges

A TYRONE man appeared before a special sitting of the Special Criminal Court in Dublin yesterday on charges of IRA membership and related weapons offences.

David Jordan, aged 38, of Donaghmore, Co Tyrone, is accused of being a member of the IRA and having asemi-automatic pistol and rounds of ammunition in his possession for unlawfulpurposes.

Detective Garda Paul Cullen of Ballyconnell Garda Station, Co Cavan, gave evidence of formally arresting the accused at Doon, Ballyconnell on Saturday at 9.45am for the purpose of bringing him before the Special Criminal Court.