Why would Ireland not want Apple's tax money?

The EU today is demanding Apple back back taxes to Ireland due to the artificially low tax rate Ireland was charging Apple (.005%). The EU says such a deal is against EU rules and Apple needs to pay up an estimated 21 billion. Here is the kicker….“Ireland has said it doesn’t want Apple’s money”

There are so many undertones to a story like this…offshore parking of billions in profits, pay to play, political connections, rich getting richer etc…but I am seriously scratching my head over the statement from Ireland that they don’t want Apples money???

Any thoughts on this?