iPhones for all? Some people are wondering just how this Apple situation might benefit them

And while there is a serious discussion to be had over Ireland's relationship with multinationals, what it means for job creation and the decision by the government and Apple to appeal, some Irish people are already fantasising about how we should spend this money.

If I read to situation correctly, Ireland is to receive €13 Billion worth of apples. CIDER FOR ALL!

— Cormac Cashman (@CormacCashman) August 30, 2016

"Ooh... Ireland's going to have a town meeting to decide how to spend Apple's money." pic.twitter.com/AUmSsxWcjj

— Conor Smith (@conorsmith) August 29, 2016

It works out at about €2,800 each.

Apple's back taxes ÷ Ireland's current population = €2826 each. Spend your dividend wisely, ROI friends.

— 🅚🅐🅡🅓🅦🅔🅛🅛 (@Kardwell) August 30, 2016

I want to buy a horse with this Apple Tax money.

— John Duggan (@JohnDugganSport) August 30, 2016

Counties are already staking their claim.

The Lord Mayor of Cork says the lion's share of Apple's €13bn tax bill should be spent in Cork.

— Alan Healy (@AlanHealy) August 30, 2016

Or we could take it in Apple products? Macs for all!

13 billion. Why don't we just spend it on new iPhones for everyone in Ireland. Both Apple and Ireland would both be winning. #AppleTax

— Grace O'Rourke (@GraceNiRuairc) August 30, 2016

Not sure how I'll spend my share of the #AppleTax #Apple billions. Might buy a new iPhone.

— Myles Dungan (@MylesDungan1) August 30, 2016

The possibilities…