Moriarty Tribunal counsel rejects Michael Lowry claim

Representatives for the Moriarty Tribunal have rejected former communications minister Michael Lowry’s claims he was treated unfairly by being awarded just one-third of his legal costs for being represented at the inquiry.

Mr Lowry says his bill for representation at the tribunal, which lasted 14 years, will run into millions, the High Court heard.

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