Michael Lowry lobbied Hogan to review home, motor tax

Independent TD Michael Lowry lobbied Phil Hogan about changing housing and motor-related taxes in order to benefit his constituents, documents reveal.

The Tipperary deputy sent a series of letters to the then environment minister following the formation of the Fine Gael-Labour coalition.

Documents released to the Irish Examiner under the Freedom of Information Act show Mr Lowry wanted Mr Hogan to review funding for a community centre in Two-Mile Borris, a village beside a site where the TD had also backed plans for a proposed giant casino.