Taoiseach: Lisa Smith could be investigated if she returns to Ireland

His comments follow those of Social Protection Minister Regina Doherty has called for Ms Smith and her two-year-old daughter to be brought home to Ireland.

By Dan Buckley, Juno McEnroe and Fiachra O'Cionnaith

Isis bride Lisa Smith could face criminal charges if she is repatriated home to Ireland, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has indicated, saying that such an eventuality "would obviously have to follow an investigation. There is legislation regarding assisting terrorist groups".