Amidst all the talk about spending the €13b Apple taxes, fundamental questions remain about the actions of Revenue and/or the Minister, the decision to appeal the ruling, the nature of the taxation and legal advice given to the Government and the full cost of appealing.

The Irish Govt’s legal costs opposing the European Commission in the Apple case cost €10m, Minister Jack Chambers TD tells David McCullagh on RTÉ News 6:1

The Department of Finance said tonight the value of funds in the third party or escrow account holding tax money owed by Apple is now €14.1bn. It confirmed that €455 million had been paid out to other countries. RTÉ News

BREAKING: British Government expected to announce this afternoon that it will establish a public inquiry into murder of Belfast solicitor Pat Finucane. The 39 year old was shot 14 times by loyalist gunmen in front of his 3 children and wife in their home in Feb 1989 RTÉ News

Today is for my father, Pat Finucane. The announcement that there will now be a public inquiry into his murder is very much welcomed by our family. Led by my mother Geraldine, we have campaigned for decades to uncover the truth behind my father’s murder. I want to thank

Taoiseach Simon Harris TD has warmly welcomed the :British Government expected announcement  of a public inquiry into murder of Belfast solicitor Pat Finucane. Hesaid he raised the issue with the British Prime Minister at both their meetings in Chequers and Farmleigh. RTÉ News

Taoiseach Simon Harris TD has reaffirmed that the Coalition will go to its “full-term” ie March 2025. He said he has given this commitment to the other Coalition leaders and given it clearly RTÉ News

Taoiseach Simon Harris TD said it would be “utterly irresponsible” for the Govt to give an immediate answer re how the Apple €13/14bn windfall should be spent. He said it was right to reflect, as the money wouldn’t arrive for “a period of time” RTÉ News

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'They'll shoot you' - Family forced to flee over son's drug debts. Strong story from ⁦Conor McMorrow⁩ rte.ie/news/primetime…

Taoiseach Simon Harris TD tells Morning Ireland it would be “fair” for asylum seekers who are working, and living in state-owned accommodation, to make a “contribution”. He says Cabinet should confirm it “in a few short weeks.” RTÉ News

Firmest indication yet from Taoiseach Simon Harris TD on Morning Ireland with Aine Lawlor that the General Election won’t be called until Feb 2025 at the earliest. RTÉ News

Social Protection Minister Heather Humphreys has said she's examining the possibility of extending the fuel allowance to people over 66 years old. She said it had been expanded to people over 70s in last year's budget and it had been a "very very welcome measure." RTÉ News

Tanaiste ⁦Micheál Martin⁩ criticises judicial system over du Plantier case via @RTENews rte.ie/news/2024/0912…

Good read from ⁦Tony Connelly⁩ - EU Commission: A high stakes cliffhanger over top jobs via @RTENews rte.ie/news/2024/0914…