Eamon Ryan
Ceist:70. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide an update on a tax case (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1722/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 17 January 2017
Ceisteanna (70)
Freagraí scríofa
The European Commission published the Final Decision into the Apple State Aid case in December 2016. This had been sent to Ireland at the end of August 2016.
As I have reiterated previously, Ireland does not accept the Commission's analysis, which is why we have lodged an application with the General Court of the European Union to annul the whole Decision.
Notwithstanding our appeal, Ireland is obliged to comply with the binding Articles of the Final Decision. This requires that Ireland ensures that Apple is deprived of the benefit of the alleged aid.
Work has been on-going to ensure that the State complies with all our obligations as soon as possible and the Commission has confirmed that it is satisfied with Ireland's progress on this issue to date.