The 49-year-old has been in custody at Portlaoise Prison since August
Daniel Kinahan is due back before the Special Criminal Court today.
The 49-year-old has been in custody at Portlaoise Prison since August, after he was charged with directing the activities of a criminal organisation.
He appeared before the three-judge court following a high-security extradition from the United Arab Emirates.
A trial date may be set today, if the Book of Evidence is ready to be handed over to Mr Kinahan's legal team.

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