Cabinet and Independent Alliance split over appeal on Apple tax ruling

Members of the Independent Alliance are to seek the advice of an independent expert this morning over the Apple tax ruling, which has caused a split both in cabinet and among the group’s members.

A cabinet meeting yesterday ended in deadlock after Fine Gael, the Independent Alliance, and Independent TD Katherine Zappone failed to make progress despite over four hours of talks.

Members of the alliance will meet at 10am today to obtain a comprehensive review of the tax situation from an independent analyst.