Micheál Martin refuses to comment on Michael Lowry’s integrity

The Tánaiste has refused to say whether he believes Michael Lowry is a man of integrity, citing the potential for court proceedings against the independent TD.

Micheál Martin’s Fianna Fail has been engaged in government formation talks after emerging as the largest party following the general election.

Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael, who were coalition partners from the outgoing government, are together just shy of a majority and are expected to enter into a deal with independents to secure the necessary numbers.

The Regional Independents Group has included Mr Lowry among seven TDs who are willing to negotiate as a bloc.

Last year, it was reported that Mr Lowry was interviewed by gardaí from the Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB) who are investigating matters related to the Moriarty Tribunal.

The tribunal was set up in 1997 to examine payments made to former taoiseach Charles Haughey and Mr Lowry.

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