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Lowry secures permission to challenge trial on alleged tax offences

Summary

The High Court has granted Independent TD Michael Lowry permission to challenge the proceedings of his trial on alleged tax offences before the Dublin Circuit Court. Judge Seamus Noonan, hearing the application, was satisfied that Lowry had an arguable case for a halt and ordered a stay pending further court orders. Lowry faces four charges of filing incorrect tax returns in 2003 and 2007, which he denies. He argues the prosecution is extraordinary because the alleged payments were declared and paid, and claims unfair selective treatment. Lowry also seeks prohibition orders on grounds of alleged prejudicial publicity and wrongful release of taxpayer information. He contends the transfer of the trial to Dublin breaches his rights and that media reports of a handwritten note to Taoiseach Enda Kenny prejudiced his case. The trial is scheduled for mention before the Dublin Circuit Court, but the court has indicated it may not be heard until late 2015 or early 2016.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Lowry secures permission to challenge trial on alleged tax offences. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• 2003 and 2007 Other
• 2015-02-05 Publication

Why: The TD claims his prosecution is extraordinary because it concerns a payment he had both declared and paid. Prosecution account reported by CNI

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Read the original CNI report