Government Reaches Deal With Apple To Allow For The Collection Of €13bn In Disputed Taxes
The European Commission ordered Ireland to collect the cash after ruling Apple availed of preferential tax treatment here.
Ireland is challenging the decision but pending that, the Finance Minister and Apple have signed an agreement to allow for the money to be collected.
The tech giant employs over 6,000 people in Cork and it's European Headquarters is based in Hollyhill in the city.
Paschal Donohoe says the deal is an important milestone.
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