Joan Burton
Ceist:25. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance if a company (details supplied) provided some or all of the fines levied by the EU Commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50717/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraThursday, 30 November 2017
Ceisteanna (25)
Freagraí scríofa
I am assuming the Deputy is referring to the recovery of the alleged Apple State aid.
Ireland has never accepted the Commission’s analysis in the Apple State aid Decision.
However, we have always been clear that the Government is fully committed to ensuring that recovery of the alleged Apple State aid takes place without delay and has committed significant resources to ensuring this is achieved as quickly as possible whilst ensuring that the interests of the Irish taxpayer are adequately protected.
Officials and experts from across the State have been engaged in intensive work to ensure that the State complies with all its recovery obligations as soon as possible.
Ireland has made significant progress on this complex issue and is close to the establishment of an escrow fund in compliance with all relevant Irish constitutional and European Union law.