Michael Healy-Rae
Question:59. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Finance the body that will be liable for the losses in a case (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14624/19]
View answerThursday, 28 March 2019
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Notwithstanding that the Government profoundly disagrees with the Commission's analysis in the Apple State aid case, the full recovery of the alleged State aid from Apple has been completed with approximately €14.3 billion deposited into the Escrow Fund. The funds will remain in the Escrow Fund pending a final determination in the European Courts over the validity of the Commission's Decision. The ultimate owner of the Escrow Fund will be determined at that point.
In general terms, all income/expenses, including any gains or losses will accrue to the Escrow Fund. The arrangements in the Escrow Framework Deed include the agreement that all claims of ownership and access to these vast sums of money is suspended until the European Courts have concluded proceedings that the Government and Apple have brought.