Kenny praised Lowry’s ‘integrity’ when he quit

ENDA KENNY paid glowing tribute to Michael Lowry in 1996 after Mr Lowry had been forced to resign from government, saying he was “a man of the highest integrity and honour”.

Mr Lowry stepped down as Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications after it emerged that Dunnes Stores had paid for the renovation of his home.

Speaking in the Dáil on December 3 that year, Mr Kenny, who was Tourism Minister, said he regretted Mr Lowry’s departure.