A Belgium-based taxi driver has been remanded in custody, after being arrested at Dublin Airport on people smuggling charges.
Abdirashid Alasaw Mohamed (33), who has no address in Ireland, appeared before Judge Treasa Kelly at Dublin District Court on Tuesday.
Mr Mohamed, who has not indicated a plea, listened to the proceedings with assistance from a Somali interpreter and did not address the court.
He faces charges under the Smuggling of People Act for assisting the unlawful entry of three men into the State, and providing fraudulent travel or identity document to assist entry into the country.
The offences allegedly happened on May 21st at Dublin Airport's Terminal One.
Following his arrest, Gardaí brought him to Ballymun station.
Garda Sharon Breen told the court that the accused "made no reply" to the charges.
She confirmed that there would be an objection to bail - however, defence solicitor Brian Keenan informed Judge Kelly his client was not making an application at this stage
Judge Kelly remanded him in custody to appear at Cloverhill District Court on May 30th.
She also directed that an interpreter attend his next hearing.
The judge granted legal aid after noting that the accused worked in Belgium as a taxi driver.
Reporting by: Tom Tuite