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They're not going to 'weasel' out of anything, but you can bet your bottom dollar they will appeal it. A competitive business tax rate has been one of the corne
by anonymousDan 10y ago
They're not going to 'weasel' out of anything, but you can bet your bottom dollar they will appeal it. A competitive business tax rate has been one of the cornerstones of Irish industrial policy for decades, and as you've just alluded to this is a politically motivated ruling, and stands on shaky legal ground. I think any appeal has a good chance of being successful: http://m.independent.ie/business/irish/irelands-appeal-has-strong-chance-of-success-official-35006029.html http://m.independent.ie/business/irish/irelands-appeal-has-s...
- toyg 10y agoOne anonymous (Irish?) official does not Spring make. As I said, Commissioners don't like to take unnecessary flak, and if they act it's because they have enough evidence and political muscle to take home a victory. 2017 is an election year in France and Germany; and both elites have an interest in tightening EU policy against external forces (US, Brexit etc). All indicators are against Ireland and Apple.
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