Head Irish imam of the Islamic Centre Ireland set for US visit

An Irish Muslim cleric has been invited to the US by its government to discuss ways of countering extremism.

The head imam of the Islamic Centre Ireland, Shaykh Umar al-Qadri, has been invited to take part in the International Visitor Leadership Programme (IVLP).

IVLP is the US Department of State’s premier professional exchange programme; former British prime minister Tony Blair has previously participated in it.