Michael Noonan rules out Apple tax deal

Finance Minister Michael Noonan has reiterated that there is simply no question that the Irish authorities sought to give Apple any kind of special tax deal.

In a written Dáil response to Fianna Fáil finance spokesperson Michael McGrath, Mr Noonan said that “detailed and comprehensive responses have been provided to the EU Commission demonstrating that the appropriate amount of Irish tax was charged in accordance with the relevant legislation, that no selective advantage was given and that there was no State Aid”.

He added: “This a priority matter and Ireland has co-operated fully with the process to date and will continue to do so.