Vestager tells Ibec: All firms big or small must pay fair share of taxes

'We need to continue our efforts to put in place the right legislation to address tax loopholes and ensure transparency'

European Union Competition Commissioner Margrethe Vestager said they have appealed the court decision on the Ireland Apple case. Picture: Virginia Mayo

EU Commissioner Margrethe Vestager has told business leaders in Ireland that all companies must pay their fair share of taxes from their profits.

Ms Vestager was addressing this morning's Ibec Reboot & Reimagine campaign series a week after she confirmed the Commission would appeal a major court decision on the Apple case in Ireland.