French authorities are seeking the extradition of a Dublin man for alleged terrorism and weapons trafficking, the Dublin High Court has heard.

The European arrest warrant is for Kieron Doran, formerly Daly, 31, of Allenton Gardens, Tallaght.

It is claimed he was involved in a Real IRA attempt to develop a weapon and ammunition supply route through France in late 2003.

Mr Doran was arrested early on Tuesday in the Tallaght area.

Detective Sergeant Jim Kirwan told a solicitor for the state, that he arrested Mr Doran as a result of the European arrest warrant, endorsed for execution by the High Court on 22 September.

Detective Sergeant Kirwan told the court that when he explained the nature of the offences alleged in the arrest warrant, Mr Doran replied: "Yes, I know all about it".

He was released on bail on condition he surrenders his passport and signs on at Tallaght Garda Station three times a week.