Man arrested in far-right extremism probe had two Sinn Féin applications denied

Declan Kearney, Sinn Féin’s national chairperson, said the organisation would 'not allow our party to be exposed to any far-right elements'

The man's partner, a Sinn Féin member in Laois, has been expelled from the party following the arrest, which is part of a garda investigation into far-right extremism. Picture: Niall Carson/PA

A man arrested as part of a cross-border terrorism-related investigation had two Sinn Féin membership applications declined.

The man's partner, a Sinn Féin member in Laois, has been expelled from the party following the arrest, which is part of a garda investigation into far-right extremism.