Government and Fianna Fáil claim Apple tax judgement a 'power grab by Brussels'

European chiefs came under attack in the Dáil with claims the Apple judgment was an attempt at a power grab by Brussels and would damage many countries including Ireland.

Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil joined forces to criticise European chiefs and the Brussels ruling against Ireland for allegedly supplying illegal state aid to the US tech giant.

Taoiseach Enda Kenny led the defence of Ireland’s tax system, saying: “It is not true that Apple was provided with more favourable treatment than others. There was no preference shown. The law was applied fully and appropriately, and Apple paid its taxes due in Ireland.”