The High Court has provisionally fixed March 1st to hear an action by a man, alleged to be involved with Islamic extremists, aimed at preventing his deportation from Ireland.
The man, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, has brought proceedings arising from a decision last March not to renew his residency permit.
The State claims the man has consulted with senior violent extremist leaders outside Ireland. He denies he has acted on behalf of Islamic State or represents a threat to national security.
The man, who has been living here since 2000, secured Irish residency on the basis of the birth here of his Irish citizen son, now aged 15. His residency permit was not renewed because his son has been living overseas.