Michael Noonan warned of ‘negative implications’ over Apple case

Finance Minister Michael Noonan has been warned that a possible EU order to claw back Apple’s unpaid taxes could have “significant negative implications” for Ireland.

Such a ruling, where the tech giant may be ordered to pay billions of euro, could impact on our “reputation” and create “uncertainty” about our tax system.

The warning is made in a 180-page briefing document supplied by senior officials in Mr Noonan’s department.