The difference between legal and ethical is irrelevant in this case. Both Apple and Ireland had an agreement regarding Apple's taxes which was deemed illegal by

The difference between legal and ethical is irrelevant in this case. Both Apple and Ireland had an agreement regarding Apple's taxes which was deemed illegal by the EU. Apple and Ireland can count themselves lucky not to be additionally fined, since the likelihood that Apple's or Ireland's lawyers were unaware of the existing EU state aid laws are very slim.