Lowry to appeal High Court decision for tax offences trial to go ahead

Former minister says he will take his case to Europe if necessary

Lowry will take case to Europe, if necessary Pic: RollingNews.ie

Outgoing Independent TD Michael Lowry is to appeal against today's High Court ruling which cleared the way for his upcoming trial for alleged tax offences.

Justice Seamus Noonan concluded that Lowry had raised a multitude of arguments that were “in many instances, ingenious and even superficially attractive” but were, in truth, “devoid of any substance or merit".

The former Communications Minister is to be prosecuted at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court on four charges ...