Ireland’s role in Apple’s affairs means the sums involved are material to Ireland

Involvement of commission’s competition arm represents a new front in EU’s influence over corporate tax regimes

Outgoing EU competition commissioner Joaquín Almunia said he “could not exclude” that new investigations against Ireland will be opened in the future

European authorities probe unorthodox deal, alleging it allowed the online retail giant to reap potentially illegal state subsidies for its European operations for almost a decade

Europe Letter: investigation by European Commission may be just tip of iceberg

A tax concession that Luxembourg authorities granted to a subsidiary of Italian car maker Fiat may constitute illegal state aid, the European Commission said today

Final decision months away and Government confident state aid rules were not breached

Internet giant defends its record in battling piracy and disputes ‘unaccountable bureacracy’

Incoming EU digital policy chief warns of more hostile Brussels regime

Companies knew their conduct was illegal, says European Commission

Outgoing Commissioner praises ‘strength and stamina’ of Irish people over last few years

Tech firm denies it profits from any special tax deal from Government

Investigation to ask if corporate tax paid by Apple complies with EU rules on state aid

Announcement expected next week after months of ‘information gathering’

European Commission approval sets stage for decision on Telefonica bid for E-Plus

Regulator expresses concern at possible negative consequences for Irish consumers

Regulators also says they will charge broker ICAP for suspected manipulation of currency

Conditions include allowing certain rivals access to its customer base

Plan will see bank return to profitability without distorting competition; bank will be banned from making acquisitions and will be required to distribute marketing material for competitors

Move comes as European Commission intensifies scrutiny of Irish health insurance market