Tim Cook highlights Apple's significant role in Ireland

irishtimes.com

Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, emphasized Ireland's importance to the company in a letter to Taoiseach Micheál Martin. He congratulated Martin on his election and highlighted Apple's plans to expand its Cork campus, addressing previous concerns about local infrastructure. The letter, released under the Freedom of Information Act, comes amid competition from other countries for multinational companies. Cook did not mention the ongoing EU tax case involving Apple, which has been a point of contention. Amazon executives also congratulated Martin, noting their commitment to Ireland with plans for a new online store. The Irish government acknowledged the contributions of both companies and their long-standing presence in the country.


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