The European Parliament has been debating the recent Apple Tax ruling by the EU Competition Commissioner Margrethe Vestager. During her address to the Parliament, Commissioner Vestager defended her ruling that Ireland had allegedly granted Apple illegal tax benefits. She told MEPs the EU Commission would defend its robust decision in court.

Out words: head office

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The EU Competition Commissioner Margrethe Vestager addressed the European Parliament today on the reasons behind her recent ruling that found Ireland gave illegal tax benefits to the technology giant Apple. Commissioner Vestager insisted the ruling did not call into question Ireland’s general tax system or its corporate tax rate. And she told MEPs the EU Commission would defend its decision in court.

Out words: in Ireland

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The Sinn Fein MEP Matt Carthy says the Scottish government has been much more forceful than Ireland in making the case to remain within the EU. The majority of people in Scotland and Northern Ireland voted to stay in the EU during the Brexit referendum. However Matt Carthy says the Scots are showing much more unity when it comes to getting the EU to respect the outcome of the Scottish vote. The Midlands North-West MEP also warns that the EU needs to abide by the Good Friday Agreement when it comes to recognising EU citizenship of people from Northern Ireland.    

Out words: own wishes

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