Aoife Goodman

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European Commissioner for Competition Margrethe Vestager. Photograph: Olivier Hoslet/EPA
Ireland set for courtroom showdown over €13bn Apple tax case

The European Union’s second-highest court, the General Court in Luxembourg, is set to hear arguments on Monday and Tuesday from legal teams represent(...)

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, (...)