Michael Lowry lashes out at media 'over-consumed by the Moriarty Tribunal'

'You’ve also tried to undermine the mandate that I’ve got,' the Tipperary Independent TD told reporters outside Leinster House

Independent TD Michael Lowry: 'I also enjoy the confidence of the Taoiseach and Tánaiste in the negotiations that I’ve had because, unlike you [the media] they respected the mandate that I have from the people.' Picture: Brian Lawless/PA

Tipperary Independent TD Michael Lowry has accused the media of being “over-consumed” by the Moriarty Tribunal, as the Regional Independents confirm their new ministers.

Agreement between Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael, the Regional Independents, and the Healy-Raes was reached on Tuesday, with all parties to the deal set to begin the ratification process.