Book of evidence to be served in Lowry tax case next month

The book of evidence is expected to be served next month on Independent TD Michael Lowry in relation to allegations that he filed incorrect tax returns.

The case against Mr Lowry, of Glenreigh, Holycross, Co Tipperary, was mentioned today at Thurles District Court.

The former Fine Gael minister was initially charged in December and the matter was again mentioned in court last month.

Sgt Eddie Brennan said the State wanted a further adjournment in the case until March 4th. This was by consent, solicitor Patrick Kennedy told the court.

Judge Elizabeth MacGrath asked if the book of evidence will be ready by March 4th and was told that it would be.

She agreed to adjourn the matter until then, by consent, for the purposes of service of the book of evidence.

Mr Lowry is charged with three counts of knowingly filing incorrect tax returns on October 31st, 2003. He is also charged one count of knowingly filing an incorrect tax return on August 3rd, 2007.

The politician was not present in court for today’s brief hearing. Last month he issued a statement on the matter when he said he intends to “vigorously contest the Revenue allegations”.

Thurles District Court previously heard that the charges would be dealt with by indictment, in front of a judge and jury.