Fiat and Starbucks may appeal fair tax ruling

A landmark decision that two iconic multinationals, Fiat and Starbucks, avoided paying their fair share of tax, facilitated by the Luxembourg and Dutch authorities, respectively, may be appealed to the European Court of Justice.

The investigation into how Ireland’s arrangement with Apple may have led to the firm paying less tax is still ongoing, with the result due soon.

Enterprise Minister Richard Bruton said: “I do not think we have a particular concern.”