We are expecting an adjudication on Apple maybe in the next few weeks but certainly between now and Christmas, it remains to be seen whether that is adverse or negative but (we) will deal with that when the announcement comes. Irish Finance Minister Michael Noonan More Quotes by Irish Finance Minister Michael Noonan More Quotes From Irish Finance Minister Michael Noonan So far the Irish economy has maintained its reputation internationally and we're quietly hopeful we won't get a major shock from the settlement, if there are adverse consequences for Ireland, and there well may be, it's medium term but the extent of them will depend on what kind of settlement succeeds British membership and how the negotiations between the UK and EU progress. Irish Finance Minister Michael Noonan company-news