Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour) | Oireachtas source

I ask the Minister about his approach to BEPS and the current situation with the Commission's investigations and inquiries into Irish compliance.

Would the Minister share with us any additional inquiries by the Commission that may be under way concerning companies operating in or out of Ireland that are similar to the Apple case? My understanding is that the Commission might pursue a number of inquiries relating to Ireland. I have been a very strong supporter of the BEPS process for many years. It seems to have partly reached the end of the road. The BEPS process would suit Ireland very well. That is not the approach many member states are taking, as the Minister is aware. Where does the Minister stand with regard to Commission inquiries into Irish activities that are tax related? Could the Minister enlighten us as to whether one or more fairly significant investigations are under way? My understanding is that some may be as significant as the Apple inquiry. Again, all of this is complicated by Brexit. Could the Minister enlighten the committee as to where Ireland is at the moment.