Independent TD Michael Lowry: 'Despite the unfair and unfounded opinions of the Moriarty Report, there are no charges being brought against me.' Photograph: Sam Boal/CollinsThe Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) will not be proceeding with a criminal case against Independent TD Michael Lowry following a long-running investigation by An Garda Síochána and the Criminal Assets Bureau (Cab) into the findings of the Moriarty tribunal. The Irish Times revealed 12 months ago the Garda investigation into the findings of the Tribunal had been concluded with the file sent in 2024. “The Tribunal report, which was issued back in 2011, was always flawed, not being based on hard facts or admissible evidence, but on conjecture, manipulation and speculation,” he said. He said the subsequent Garda investigation has taken 13 years, saying the time span and complexity of the investigation was unique.

Source: The Irish Times March 10, 2026 23:58 UTC