Irish Examiner view: Questions arise about our tribunal system

This week, the Moriarty Tribunal was in the news all over again, however, when Independent TD Michael Lowry said the DPP had opted not to bring charges against him from the findings of that tribunal

Michael Lowry TD hit back this week at the Moriarty Tribunal. File picture: Gráinne Ní Aodha/PA 

For many readers, the Moriarty Tribunal is a phenomenon from a nostalgia show like Reeling In The Years, destined to be associated forever with brief news clips of suited gents slipping into the lobby of an office building.

This week, the Moriarty Tribunal was in the news all over again, however, when Independent TD Michael Lowry said the Director of Public Prosecutions had opted not to bring charges against him from the findings of that tribunal. A garda spokesperson later confirmed that no charge would be brought.