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Revenue officers raided Lowry home, trial hears

Summary

The trial of Independent TD Michael Lowry heard that Revenue officers, led by inspector Shelia Hanley, raided his home on 23 July 2013 under a search warrant. Hanley described encountering a woman in the house who was startled but not crying, and that she and colleagues entered through an open back door after ringing the bell and calling Lowry's mobile. She confirmed that Lowry's clothes were searched, though she could not confirm underpants, and that a small sheaf of documents was recovered but deemed not evidential. The court also heard Lowry's earlier testimony about a £248,624 commission from Norpe OY in 2002, alleged to have been diverted to a third party and later mis‑recorded in company accounts. Lowry, aged 64, pleaded not guilty to four charges of filing incorrect tax returns and one charge of failing to keep proper accounts, and his company faced similar charges. The case continues before Judge Martin Nolan and a jury.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Revenue officers raided Lowry home, trial hears. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• July 23, 2013 Hearing Or Sentence
• August 2002 Hearing Or Sentence
• April 2015 Hearing Or Sentence
• August 2013 Other
• September 2006 Hearing Or Sentence
• January 15, 2007 Hearing Or Sentence
• August 2007 Hearing Or Sentence
• 28 August Hearing Or Sentence
• August 3, 2007 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2018-06-18 Publication

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Topics

Stage Trial

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