Apple tax ruling appeal costs Ireland €1m ... so far

Legal costs fighting the EU’s investigation into Apple’s taxes have so far cost the State over €1m, a figure which will rise in the coming years with Ireland’s appeal over the case.

The money relates to consultancy, legal fees and associated costs which have mounted up since the EU began its Apple state aid investigation three years ago.

But Finance Minister Michael Noonan says he expects that legal costs will increase further, following Ireland’s decision to appeal the EU’ ruling that Apple owes Ireland €13bn in unpaid taxes.