Irish Independent:

Apple chief executive Tim Cook has angrily dismissed Brussels’ tax accusations as “political crap”, suggesting that Ireland is being “picked on” and is a pawn in a wider European Commission agenda to harmonise taxes across the EU.

In an exclusive interview with today’s Irish Independent, Mr Cook also said that Apple will “go forward” with an expansion in Cork, despite misgivings over future investment across Europe.

Unusually strong words (for him) from Apple’s CEO.