Apple's €14bn tax windfall can be used to secure retention of nitrates derogation

Taoiseach and Tánaiste say investment in water quality will help make case for retention

Taoiseach Simon Harris with members of government services at the National Ploughing Championships in Ratheniska, Co Laois. Picture Dan Linehan

The Taoiseach and Tánaiste have said the €14bn Apple windfall can have a role in retaining Ireland’s nitrates derogation through capital investment in the country’s water infrastructure.

Finance Minister Jack Chambers and  Public Expenditure Minister Paschal Donohoe are set to provide an outline for how the money will be spent when they announce the budget next month.