Shane Ross: The establishment still can’t lay a glove on the untouchable Michael LowryTipp TD has been on the ropes many times in his career, but the DPP decision shows he just can’t be knocked outMichael Lowry pictured outside Leinster House. Photo: Gerry MooneyShane Ross Today at 06:30It is nearly 30 years since Michael Lowry resigned in disgrace from John Bruton’s cabinet. He has spent three decades struggling with the courts, tribunals, the gardaí, the ­Revenue Commissioners and political opponents. Last week, he emerged stronger than ever: he had finally got the Director of ­Public Prosecutions off his back.

Source: Irish Independent March 15, 2026 14:33 UTC