Former Fine Gael minister Michael Lowry has failed in his attempt to have a trial relating to alleged Revenue offences stopped in the circuit court.

Independent Tipperary TD Michael Lowry has failed in his bid to have his trial halted for allegedly filing incorrect tax returns.

The circuit court will resume consideration next month of an application by former Fine Gael minister Michael Lowry to have four summonses relating to the alleged filing of incorrect tax returns struck out.

Former Fine Gael minister Michael Lowry has been sent forward to the circuit court for trial on allegations that he knowingly filed incorrect tax returns.

Independent TD Michael Lowry is being sent forward for trial on charges he allegedly filed incorrect tax returns.

Independent TD Michael Lowry will be in Thurles district court this afternoon when he will be personally served with the Book of Evidence in relation to allegations that he knowingly filed incorrect tax returns.

Independent TD Michael Lowry will be in Thurles district court this afternoon when he will be personally served with the Book of Evidence in relation to allegations that he knowingly filed incorrect tax returns.

Three new charges relating to the alleged filing of incorrect tax returns have been laid against independent TD Michael Lowry, who is due to be tried before a judge and jury in relation to the accusations.

Michael Lowry says he intends to contest new charges lodged against him in court in Thurles, Co. Tipperary today.

Michael Lowry is facing three new charges of allegedly filing incorrect tax returns.