Michael Lowry
Profile
Michael Lowry is an Irish independent politician who has served as a Teachta Dála (TD) for the Tipperary constituency since 1987. Formerly a member of Fine Gael, he served as Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications from 1994 to 1996. Throughout his career, Lowry has been the subject of several high-profile investigations, including the Moriarty Tribunal, which concluded that he engaged in tax evasion and provided improper assistance to business interests. Despite these controversies and his resignation from Fine Gael, he has maintained a strong local following and has been consistently re-elected as an independent candidate.
Details
- Born
- 1953-03-13 · 73 years old
- Birth place
- County Tipperary, Ireland
- Education
- CBS Thurles
- Career
- Gaelic Athletic Association administrator, commercial refrigeration business owner
