Irish sentiment is and remains vastly more pro-EU than it ever was in the UK.
That said this is a very cynical ploy by Apple.
That said this is a very cynical ploy by Apple.
Then why on earth would Apple think Ireland will side with them rather than the EU? If anything, the EU holds all the cards here since Ireland will have to negotiate with the EU post-Brexit, and who knows if Apple taxes will be a bargaining chip?