Man loses bid to avoid deportation

A man allegedly involved with Islamic terrorists has lost his High Court action aimed at preventing his deportation to Jordan.

The State alleges the man is the “foremost organiser and facilitator of travel by extremists prepared to undertake violent action” on behalf of Isil and its “main recruiter” in Ireland.

The man, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, denies the claims. He denies he has consulted with senior violent extremist leaders outside Ireland, represents a threat to national security or recruits members for Islamic extremist groups.