Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 29 September 2016
67. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Finance if he has written to or spoken to President Juncker since the ruling on a company (details supplied) on 30 August 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27951/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraI have not had any formal meetings or correspondence with President Juncker on the Apple case since it was announced that the Commission had concluded their single investigation in Ireland and had issued a negative decision in the Apple State Aid case on 30 August 2016.
The investigation was a priority matter for the State. Over the course of the three year investigation, detailed and comprehensive responses were provided to the Commission demonstrating that the appropriate amount of Irish tax was charged in accordance with the relevant legislation, that no selective advantage was given and that there was no State Aid. This engagement included meetings both at political and official level, including a meeting between myself and Commissioner Vestager in July 2016.
The Government remains of the view that there was no breach of State Aid rules in this case and that the legislative provisions were correctly applied. By appealing the Decision the Government is taking the necessary course of action to vigorously defend the Irish position.
