Sean McGovern to challenge legality of his extradition from Dubai on gangland charges

He faces charges connected with the murders of Noel Kirwan and James Gately

Sean McGovern viewed Thursday's proceedings via video-link from prison.  Photo: Garda.ie

Lawyers for Sean McGovern, who is charged with murder and directing a criminal organisation, have raised a concern about the legality of his extradition to Ireland from the United Arab Emirates last week.

Olan Callanan BL, for McGovern, told the three-judge, non-jury Special Criminal Court on Thursday that Michael Staines's solicitors office will issue a letter to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) imminently, putting them on notice of an application.