Apple tax case was 'not reputationally damaging' for Ireland, says IDA

IDA Ireland's CEO, Michael Lohan, said the Government should continue to invest in infrastructure with the €13bn tax windfall

The speaking points were prepared for Mr Lohan in September after the European Court of Justice ruled Ireland had given Apple illegal tax advantages. File picture: Larry Cummins

A briefing for the boss of the IDA said the €13bn Apple tax judgment against Ireland was “not reputationally damaging, although unfortunate.” 

Speaking points prepared for CEO Michael Lohan said feedback from international clients suggested it had not changed the perception of Ireland for investors.