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flag Ireland’s DPP won’t charge Michael Lowry over 1995 mobile licence allegations, ending 13-year scrutiny.

flag The Director of Public Prosecutions has decided not to bring charges against Independent TD Michael Lowry based on findings from the 2011 Moriarty Tribunal, which alleged he helped businessman Denis O’Brien secure Ireland’s second mobile phone licence in 1995. flag Lowry, who called the tribunal’s conclusions flawed and based on speculation, said the decision ends a 13-year legal and political scrutiny that damaged his reputation without recourse. flag The Garda investigation concluded in 2024, and after a 15-month review, the DPP determined no prosecution would proceed for corruption, bribery, or misfeasance. flag Lowry expressed gratitude to his family and constituents. flag The DPP and Gardaí have not issued further comment.

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