Michael Lowry fights costs decision by Moriarty Tribunal

Former communications minister Michael Lowry is challenging a decision by the Moriarty Tribunal to only award him one third of what it cost him to be legally represented during the inquiry’s 14-year tenure.

He claims that he was treated unfairly and was discriminated against compared to the other subject of the tribunal, the late former taoiseach Charles Haughey, who was awarded 100% of his costs.

The Independent Tipperary North TD says his overall bill will run into millions because he had to engage with the tribunal on an almost continuous basis over its 14 years.