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Wednesday 21 October 2020
Apple and Ireland won their appeal against the European Commission’s €13 billion tax ruling.
The government has already spent over €7 million in legal fees and other costs preparing the case.
The appeal is due before the Court of Justice of the European Union.
Ireland completed the recovery of the aid on 6 September.
Ireland is appealing the EU Commission that Apple was in receipt of illegal state aid.
Just in time for the weekend and all.
Strict new coronavirus measures are now in effect – here’s what they mean for you.
But European officials said the unsolicited report from PwC ‘misinterpreted’ the relevant rules.
Margrethe Vestager added the deadline for Apple to deposit money into an escrow account has passed.
The Taoiseach said it’s not true Apple was provided with more favourable treatment than others companies in terms of taxes.
The EU wants €10 million in state aid recovered.
Compensation under the School Transport Scheme is not in line with current EU rules.
Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening in Irish politics right now…
The Taoiseach is pretty confident that Ireland hasn’t broken any rules.
Emily O’Reilly told the European Commission to make a decision on an investigation which alleges seven clubs including Barcelona and Real Madrid broke state aid rules.
This emergency assistance brings our total support to the region to almost €5.5 million this year.
Fianna Fáil’s Pat the Cope Gallagher said parts of Ireland would not have any industry if it wasn’t for the procurement of State aid.
Social Protection Minister says December review of rent supplement payments – which cost the State €503m in 2011 – was vital to reflect real rental prices but that ‘no-one will be left homeless’ by changes.
WITH LEVEL 5 restrictions coming into effect at midnight until 1 December, many businesses will be forced to close for the next six weeks.
Of course, many Irish businesses have an online presence and in the run-up to Christmas will rely heavily on support here at home.
As the festive season approaches we want to know: Will you make an extra effort to ‘buy irish’ this Christmas?
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This week, a home cook and recent sea swimming convert talks us through her week.
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