Apple creates 1,000 new jobs in Ireland as EU tax ruling looms

CEO Tim Cook stresses tech company's commitment to Ireland regardless of European Union decision

Apple's chief executive has said a looming European Union tax ruling on its dealings with Ireland would not affect its presence in the country, where it declares much of its overseas profit, and where it is hiring 1,000 extra staff.

The EU last year accused Ireland of swerving international tax rules by letting Apple shelter profits worth tens of billions of dollars from revenue collectors in return for maintaining jobs.