Russian arms manufacturing, cost of living measures and driving test delays

Russian arms manufacturing, cost of living measures and driving test delays

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Conor Gallagher piece on the controversial Aughinish Alumina plant. Photograph: Alan Betson / The Irish Times
Conor Gallagher piece on the controversial Aughinish Alumina plant. Photograph: Alan Betson / The Irish Times

The Irish Times can reveal that the Aughinish Alumina plant in Co Limerick is supplying Russian smelters whose aluminium ends up with a trading firm that then provides materials to dozens of Russian arms manufacturers.

The cabinet is meeting this morning to finalise measures to help with the cost of living aimed at controlling inflation rising because of the war in Iran.

Some children in the care system have been sexually groomed and abused according to a report by the Ombudsman for Children’s Office.

The family of Natalie McNally say she was the greatest joy of their lives following the conviction of Stephen McCullagh, 36, of Lisburn, County Antrim, for her murder in 2022.

Learner drivers in some parts of the country are waiting twice the national target to be called for their driving test.

Andrew McNair

Andrew McNair

Andrew McNair is an audio producer at The Irish Times

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