European competition commissioner Margarethe Vestager didn’t hold back in her criticisms of Ireland and Apple in her statement on the findings of the investigation into alleged breaches of state aid rules and their implications

European Commissioner for Competition Margarethe Vestager didn't hold back in her criticisms of Ireland and Apple in her statement on the findings of the investigation into alleged breaches of state aid rules and their implications. Here's an edited summary of what she had to say. 

The planned timeline for Apple delivering an additional 1,000 jobs for Cork has been delayed.

Yet again, the Irish tax system comes under scrutiny. This time, the country might pay a big price, writes Europe Correspondent Ann Cahill.

The European Union's competition watchdog says tax rebates that Ireland granted Apple appear to amount to illegal state aid and may have to be recouped.

Once again Ireland and its tax dealings with multinationals is centre stage as the European Commission investigates if the State has an illegal sweetheart deal with Apple.

Cork City Council has given the go-ahead for further developments at Apple’s facility on the city’s north side, at Hollyhill.

Taoiseach Enda Kenny has dismissed allegations by leading US senators that Ireland is a tax haven that cuts special deals with corporate giants like Apple.

Apple’s ability to shelter billions of dollars of income from tax has hinged on an unusual loophole in the Irish tax code that helps the country compete with other countries for investment and jobs.