Michael Lowry says no charges to be brought by DPP over Moriarty Tribunal

Tribunal was established in 1997 to examine payments made to former taoiseach Charles Haughey and Michael Lowry

Michael Lowry: 'Moriarty Tribunal's findings have allowed me to be subjected to repeated insults, smears and false allegations, with no legal remedy available to me.' File picture: Gareth Chaney/RollingNews.ie

Independent TD Michael Lowry has said the Director of Public Prosecutions has opted not to bring charges against him from the findings of the Moriarty Tribunal.

A Garda spokesperson confirmed to the Irish Examiner that "the office of the DPP has directed no prosecution in respect of this matter".