"A former head of counter-terrorism in the UK's Foreign Office has said Irish Isil bride Lisa Smith should be detained if she returns to Ireland for her own safety. Sir Ivor Roberts, a former British ambassador to Ireland, said Ms Smith could be targeted by Islamophobic extremists, or people who have been impacted by Isil. 'She may become the target of those who have suffered at Islamic State's hands or those who are violently opposed to Isil, to the extent they want to take it into their own hands,' Mr Roberts said. Mr Roberts said Ms Smith would be seen as 'damaged goods' by Islamic terrorists if she does return and it is unlikely she will be used to set up a terror cell in Ireland. 'Ultimately, one would hope there is a prospect of de-radicalisation and she could be turned in another direction and act as a warning to those who are tempted by the idea,' he said. 'She could actually cause damage to the causes of the Islamic State,' he added."