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The European Commission found in 2016 that the State had granted state aid to Apple worth up to €13 billion. Photograph: Getty Images
Legal fees in Apple state aid case exceed €4.5m

The State has to date paid more than €4.5 million in legal fees relating to its battle with the European Commission over its €13 billion ruling on sta(...)

A spokesman for the Department of Finance said: “As it is and will continue to be an important issue for the State, it will continue to be appropriately resourced.” Photograph: Reuters
Cost to State of fighting Apple judgment rises above €4.6m

The costs involved in fighting the case for Ireland to take up to €15 billion in tax from Apple have now risen above €4.6 million. Legal bills, (...)