Michael Lowry bids to prevent tax trial

High Court challenge sought over claims of incorrect tax returns

Independent TD Michael Lowry is seeking permission to bring a High Court challenge aimed at preventing his trial on alleged tax offences.

Mr Lowry is facing four charges that he allegedly filed incorrect tax returns in 2003 and 2007. His trial was transferred from Tipperary to Dublin on the application of the DPP, based on the amount of people who have voted for Mr Lowry in elections in Tipperary.