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Poll: Should we take the Apple money?

The tech giant could be forced to pay up to €19 billion in back taxes when interest is taken into account as a result of the decision.

YESTERDAY THE EU ordered Ireland to recover €13 billion in back taxes from tech giant Apple.

However, the Minister for Finance Michael Noonan insists he will appeal the €13 billion bill.

The Cabinet will meet this morning to discuss the issue and it’s expected that the Government along with Apple will lodge formal appeals.

So in today’s poll we’re asking, do you think we should take the Apple money? 


Poll Results:

Yes  (13504)
No  (7559)
I don't know  (2031)

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    Mute James Groden
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    Nov 27th 2023, 9:23 AM

    As I’ve got older, I can see social isolation for older people a bit clearer. When you’re very young, you don’t notice anyone but your own friend group and everyone over the age of 30 is ancient!
    I’ve really noticed how older widowed or single people are only dying to tell you a story or have you chat to them. Remember, you may very well be the only person they talk to in a day. Give them five minutes – you’ll be glad you did in years to come.

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    Mute pBDSiMMi
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    Nov 27th 2023, 11:59 AM

    @James Groden: completely agree.

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    Mute Paul Doheny
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    Nov 27th 2023, 9:01 AM

    It is a beautiful add , and in some ways it reflects our society, but I do think that we have lost our sense of community.
    Still though, it is a beautiful add ❤️

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    Mute David
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    Nov 27th 2023, 9:27 AM

    Powerful ad, well done to all involved in it’s creation.

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    Mute Luka Roche
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    Nov 27th 2023, 9:21 AM

    It’s such a sad reality that this Elderly Gentleman is what I go through everyday from people ignoring you and more people obliging you

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    Mute Larry Betts
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    Nov 27th 2023, 10:00 AM

    @Luka Roche: Hopefully it will now make more people aware Luka, and take time to say Hello or How are you a little more. It’s “the old ones” who have plenty of good stories to tell,many words of wisdom, and can brighten someone else’s day too. Wishing you all the best,take care

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    Mute Paul Somers
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    Nov 27th 2023, 10:26 AM

    @Luka Roche: The isolation of loneliness when over 50 is heartbreaking

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    Mute F Fitzgerald
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    Nov 27th 2023, 3:54 PM

    @Paul Somers: I think it’s peaceful when no one’s pestering you. Have you thought about Men’s Sheds or joining some groups? There’s loads going on where you can meet people & try out new activities.

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    Mute The Firestarter
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    Nov 27th 2023, 7:09 PM

    @Paul Somers: Depends really on your situation and circumstances, you can be desperately lonely in your 40s, 50s, 60s and so on. Loneliness is horrific, and is why so many men in particular drink themselves into oblivion. Only for women don’t like going to pubs on their own, I’m sure it would be as bad for them, either way it’s so important to surround yourself with friends and family if possible.

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    Mute Ian McDonald
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    Nov 27th 2023, 9:18 AM

    Who’s cutting onions?

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    Mute Alex Marquis
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    Nov 27th 2023, 10:21 AM

    Beautiful and moving ad, and the song suits it perfectly.

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    Mute Willie Marty
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    Nov 27th 2023, 10:30 AM

    Simple but powerfull ad and a lesson in there for all of us.

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    Mute Patrick MC Dermott
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    Nov 27th 2023, 12:16 PM

    This is a great ad which portrays the loneliness and feeling of isolation at Christmas. However, I find it disappointing that it was the dog who initiated the friendship.Without the dog, the old man would have remained in isolation. We need more dogs in pubs .

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    Mute F Fitzgerald
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    Nov 27th 2023, 3:57 PM

    That would be great. I’ve also seen cat cafés advertised. Any time I was in Paris, people would drop into a local pub with their dog too.

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    Mute Regular John
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    Nov 27th 2023, 10:38 AM

    Good Ad with a powerful message.

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    Mute john kenny
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    Nov 27th 2023, 10:44 AM

    Brilliant . Brought a tear to my eye. I have been to my local to allow regulars bring their dog in of they fancy a pint during the day.

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    Mute Billy Carroll
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    Nov 27th 2023, 11:55 AM

    Well done to all, and best wishes for a lovely Christmas and a happy new year.

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    Mute Kate Mchugh
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    Nov 27th 2023, 1:26 PM

    Beautiful. It’s the dog that took notice of him and it’s the dog that opened the conversation. I have noticed at alot more eldery people with dogs. It gets them out and people will stop to talk.

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    Mute Sean
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    Nov 27th 2023, 10:19 AM

    Damn, I wasn’t expecting to get such a belt in the feels!

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    Mute Tommy Haze
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    Nov 27th 2023, 10:41 AM

    Moral of the story:
    If you’re lonely – Become an alcoholic.
    (brought to you by the Vintner’s Association of Ireland)

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    Mute Richard Seager
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    Nov 27th 2023, 10:43 AM

    @Tommy Haze: He’s drinking Guinness zero

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    Mute Tommy Haze
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    Nov 27th 2023, 10:45 AM

    @Richard Seager:
    Hang around long enough in a barber shop and you’ll end up getting a haircut.

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    Mute Joe Meade
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    Nov 27th 2023, 11:07 AM

    @Tommy Haze:
    Not if you’re maol already for wharever reason ye wouldn’t!….just flick back to GB News there so…. they’ll have munzo of what ye want to see, hear and languish longingly in! :@)

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    Mute F Fitzgerald
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    Nov 27th 2023, 3:59 PM

    @Tommy Haze: More like go for a walk with a madra ;-)

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    Mute Donna Fallon
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    Nov 27th 2023, 8:32 PM

    @Tommy Haze: Oh get a life FFS… I hope you nor your loved ones will ever be exposed to the disease of alcoholism.

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    Mute BL Music
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    Nov 27th 2023, 1:07 PM

    If your highlight of the year is a John Lewis advert then congratulations, you are among the gullible who each year discuss such adverts .

    Buy Irish , Buy Local

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    Mute F Fitzgerald
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    Nov 27th 2023, 4:01 PM

    @BL Music: Sure it’s an advertisement for a local bar in real life. I thought it was a good one and I’ve never seen a John Lewis one for comparison.

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    Mute Brendan O'Brien
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    Nov 27th 2023, 11:30 AM

    Nice ad, but a pity that they misattributed an anodyne quote to Yeats.

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    Mute lucia
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    Nov 29th 2023, 11:18 AM

    It’s so important to check on elderly people in your community, I bring 4 of my elderly neighbours to my house every night for dinner for the last 10yrs I know they need the company plus it means they will get a hot meal every day and I know they are doing ok ill be having 3 of them come to me Christmas day as well its important to look out for your elderly neighbours people forget that one day we will grow old as well

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    Mute Padraig O'Brien
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    Nov 27th 2023, 7:39 PM

    @john Kenny. How do you know if your dog fancies a pint?

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    Mute Tommy Haze
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    Nov 27th 2023, 7:47 PM

    @Padraig O’Brien:
    He’s standing at the door with an empty can in his mouth.

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    Mute Larry Betts
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    Nov 27th 2023, 8:19 PM

    @Padraig O’Brien: He points at the advert for Madri beer in the newspaper,then gives a quizzical look up.

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