The European Commission has just published the full details of its ruling that Apple owes Ireland 13 billion euro in back taxes.
The European Commission has just published the full details of its ruling that Apple owes Ireland 13 billion euro in back taxes.
It sets out the arguments which led to its allegation that Ireland granted the tech giant undue benefits which are illegal under EU state aid rules.
Late last night a statement from the Department of Finance refuted any claims of a special deal, and went on to accuse the EU commission of misinterpreting Irish tax laws.
Donal O'Donovan of the Irish Independent says a lot of preparations have gone into the response