Court hears bid by ex-Defence Forces soldier Lisa Smith to have terror charges dropped

Lisa Smith, accused of terrorism offences, arrives at the at the Special Criminal Court in Dublin (Niall Carson/PA)

A legal bid by former Irish Defence Forces member Lisa Smith to have terror-related charges against her dropped has been heard at the Special Criminal Court.

Co Louth woman Smith, 39, is accused of being a member of so-called Islamic State (IS) and financing terrorism.