UPDATED: Irish woman Lisa Smith charged with membership of a terrorist group

Dundalk councillor calls for discussion on spread of 'dangerous views' in light of Lisa Smith caseplaceholder image
Dundalk councillor calls for discussion on spread of 'dangerous views' in light of Lisa Smith case

She has been charged by Gardaí

Dundalk woman Lisa Smith appeared in court in Dublin on Wednesday charged with committing an offence under Section Six (1)(i) of the Criminal Justice (Terrorist Offences) Act 2005, according to RTÉ.

Smith (38) is accused of being a member of a jihadist terrorist group Islamic State between October 28, 2015 and December 1, 2019.

The former Irish soldier has been refused bail. 

Lisa Smith made no reply when charged at Kevin Street Garda Station in Dublin.

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