Children’s advocacy groups are urging the incoming Irish government to dedicate the €13 billion Apple tax payment to tackle rising child poverty, following a new ESRI report highlighting concerning poverty rates among Irish children. The Children’s Rights Alliance and Community Foundation Ireland have called for the tax windfall to be ringfenced specifically for investments in … Read more
Ireland’s tax revenues hit new heights in 2024, with corporation tax collections reaching €28 billion – an 18% increase from 2023 – alongside an additional €11 billion in Apple back taxes following an EU court ruling. The country’s total tax take, excluding the Apple payment, reached €97.1 billion, marking a 10% increase and delivering a … Read more
A unique proposal has emerged in the debate over Ireland’s €14 billion Apple tax windfall, with Limerick Mayor John Moran calling for more than half the funds to be allocated to the Munster region. In a detailed submission to Taoiseach Simon Harris, Mayor Moran argues that since the tax revenue originated from Apple’s industrial operations … Read more
The Green Party has unveiled ambitious plans to allocate approximately €7 billion from the Apple tax windfall to transform Ireland’s public transport infrastructure. The proposal, announced as part of their general election manifesto, aims to “supercharge” major transport projects across the country. The party’s plan includes funding for significant developments such as Metrolink, Dart+, Luas … Read more
In a landmark decision, the EU’s highest court has ruled that Apple must pay Ireland €13 billion in unpaid taxes. The Irish government, now faced with an unexpected windfall of approximately €14 billion, is keeping its cards close to the chest regarding how this money will be used. Finance Minister Jack Chambers, speaking to reporters, … Read more