Apple chief Tim Cook accused of ‘snubbing’ Dáil

Apple boss Tim Cook has been accused of snubbing the Dáil after refusing to attend hearings on a €13bn tax bill with which the company was hit.

John McGuinness, chairman of the Oireachtas finance committee, invited the chief executive of the tech giant to answer questions on the European Commission ruling next month.

Sinn Féin TD Pearse Doherty said he had been told the offer had been rejected and branded Mr Cook’s rejection a snub to the Irish people and parliament.