NO diagnosis has been provided on the medical condition of a Co Tyrone man fighting extradition over his alleged role in a gangland murder at a Dublin hotel, a court has heard.
Kevin Murray is wanted in the Republic to face charges connected to the killing of David Byrne on February 5.
Lawyers for Murray, 46, previously disclosed that he was undergoing brain scans amid fears he is developing multiple sclerosis.
But a judge at Belfast Recorder's Court was told on Friday that his precise condition is still to be confirmed.
Counsel representing Irish authorities argued that the bid to have Murray transferred across the border should not be characterised as oppressive.
Pressing for a full hearing, Stephen Ritchie said: "This man, if extradited, will be going 100 miles to Dublin, it's an advanced state who will be able to look after him.
"This case is nowhere near (oppressive); it's a physical condition this man is suffering from."
But Murray's barrister, Desmond Fahy, held firm on progressing without expert opinion on his client's health.
"I can't commit to a position until there's a diagnosis and I'm not going to," he replied.
Murray was detained at his home in Townsend Street, Strabane, last month under a European Arrest Warrant.
He is being sought in connection with the fatal gun attack at Dublin's Regency Hotel.
Byrne, a 34-year-old father of two from the Crumlin area, was shot dead when masked men dressed as Garda officers opened fire with automatic guns.
His killing ignited a deadly feud between members of the rival Kinahan and Hutch gangs.
Murray is wanted in connection with alleged offences of murder, possession of a firearm with intent, and possession of a firearm in suspicious circumstances.
The case was adjourned.
