Taoiseach hints €13bn in back taxes from Apple could go on housing

On Tuesday, the European Court of Justice issued a judgment to restore a 2016 European Commission ruling that Ireland gave undue tax benefits to Apple, which would be illegal under EU state aid rules.

The Taoiseach has hinted where the government could spend the billions of euro in back taxes from Apple, saying areas worthy of consideration include housing and infrastructure.

Simon Harris said the three-party coalition Government will reflect “for a brief period” of time before coming to a decision on how to use the funds.