Latest: Michael Lowry thanks people of Tipperary for support over '22 years of turmoil' after conviction

Independent TD Michael Lowry has been fined €15,000 for filing incorrect corporation tax returns and failing to keep a proper set of accounts

Update - 7.30pm: Outside court, Mr Lowry said the conclusion of the case has been "a fantastic result".

Saying he had entered the criminal courts building as a free man and he was leaving as a free man, he said: "I'm thrilled for my family, my relatives, for my staff and for the people of Tipperary who have been so loyal and steadfast in their support for me during 22 years of absolute turmoil.