'Slab' Murphy unfairly jailed for tax evasion, lawyers tell appeal

Alleged former IRA leader Thomas "Slab" Murphy was unfairly jailed for tax evasion by the Irish courts, his lawyer has told an appeal.

Alleged former IRA leader Thomas "Slab" Murphy was unfairly jailed for tax evasion by the courts, his lawyer has told an appeal.

Senior counsel John Kearney said all the tax due was paid by members of the 67-year-old's family.