Tensions mount over Apple data centre Varadkar blames Apple for delays in the collection of €13 billion in back taxes Dara Doyle November 23, 2017 Apple agreed to continue considering the Athenry site only “in the context of their future business plans”, according to Varadkar, leaving him open to political embarrassment back home. Photo: Leah Farrell/RollingNews.ie Previous Next Image 1 of 5 31/08/2017 First day back at school. Pictured is An Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar T.D as he speak to the media at Stanhope Street Primary School, after the Taoiseach and Ministers met with students and staff on the first day back at school. Photo: Leah Farrell/RollingNews.ie Photo by Jack O'Kennedy Image 2 of 5 15/9/2017. Day 2 of Fine Gael Think-In. Taoiseach Leo Varadkar at the final press conference on Day 2 of the Fine Gael Autumn Think-In in Clonmel in County Tipperary. Photo: Eamonn Farrell/RollingNews.ie Photo by Jack O'Kennedy Image 3 of 5 Photo by Jack O'Kennedy Image 4 of 5 15/11/2017. National Conversation on the Future of Europe. Pictured Taoiseach Leo Varadkar TD speaking this morning at the National Conversation on the Future of Europe at the Science Gallery this morning. Photo: Sam Boal/Rollingnews.ie Photo by Jack O'Kennedy Image 5 of 5 Photo by Jack O'Kennedy Analysis & Opinion More Business Business LATEST NEWS09:32Irish Ferries parent on track for ‘record year’ as revenues rise in first four months09:27David Miliband: UK-EU ‘reboot’ of security and foreign policy ties needed09:14Sylvester Stallone to auction €2.3 million Patek Philippe in Sotheby’s trove09:00Analysis: Dip in PTSB’s share of mortgage lending has its roots in 2022 rate moves08:51Glanbia executives enjoy bumper share bonuses through incentive scheme08:35Markets eye rate cut but not yet as Bank of England to hold rates steady