Independent Alliance ministers in talks with Michael Noonan over Apple tax ruling appeal

Three members of the Independent Alliance met with Finance Minister Michael Noonan yesterday in a bid to finalise plans to appeal against the €13bn Apple tax ruling — on condition that any deal includes a Dáil vote and full review of other multi-nationals’ tax bills.

Transport Minister Shane Ross, Disabilities Minister Finian McGrath, and junior minister Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran held the crunch talks with the Fine Gael minister — and notably without outspoken Skills Minister John Halligan — after a separate internal meeting of the Independent Alliance earlier in the day.

While no final agreement was reached after the discussions with Mr Noonan, it is understood there is a general acceptance from both sides that the Alliance will back an appeal motion in cabinet later today.