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Ireland seeks EU money to keep Aughinish Alumina open
Company may nationalisation due to Ukraine war sanctions against Russian owners
UN expert preparing report on Aughinish Alumina for human rights committee
Special rapporteur has interviewed locals about concerns regarding soil, air and water contamination
High Court quashes planning permission for Aughinish Alumina to extend its waste area
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A possible solution to the Aughinish Alumina problem
The Irish Government has become complicit in feeding the Russian military complex
‘Big implications’ for Ireland if alumina exports linked to Russian arms, Minister warns
‘Action will have to be taken’ if a Department of Enterprise investigation finds that Aughinish Alumina exports are being used to make weapons for the Russian military, Peter Burke says
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Aughinish Alumina complained to EU about ‘lack of access to public funds’
Co Limerick plant told European Commission officials last year half of its alumina was exported to Russia, minutes show
Irish ‘head-in-the-sand’ alumina approach contrasts with Australia’s, say Social Democrats
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Irish Government fights rearguard action in EU amid push for Aughinish Alumina sanctions
Irish officials say sanctions would disrupt supply of raw material to European industry
EU plans to ban Russian soldiers from bloc in fresh sanctions on Moscow
Banks, crypto firms and Kremlin oil reserves also targeted in 21st set of measures since full-scale invasion of Ukraine
EU foreign policy chief says European Commission trusts Irish investigation of Aughinish Alumina
Kaja Kallas in Dublin for talks ahead of Irish European Union presidency
Russia sanctions having an impact, top Irish diplomat says amid Aughinish Alumina pressure
Estonian foreign minister has called for a ban on alumina exports, like those from Limerick, to be included in next round of EU sanctions
Ukrainian foreign minister calls for swift conclusion to Irish Aughinish Alumina investigation
Kaja Kallas visits Dublin on Tuesday for talks in advance of Ireland’s EU presidency
The Irish Times view on Aughinish Alumina: questions getting louder
Government commitment to Ukraine now in deepening tension with stance on Aughinish
Ireland wants no ‘hand’ in supplying material for weapons damaging Ukraine, says Taoiseach
Government to discuss findings of Aughinish Alumina investigation with European Commission
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Wilful ignorance is not an acceptable dodge when it comes to Aughinish Alumina
Irish neutrality is rightly questioned when governments do utmost to prevent ban on alumina exports to Russia
Ukraine joins those questioning Irish exports of alumina to Russia
Pressure builds on Government with embassy and MEPs raising concerns about Aughinish plant
Putin associate still controls Aughinish Alumina parent company, Swedish investigators allege
Oligarch Oleg Deripaska is under EU sanctions over his role in supporting the invasion of Ukraine
Aughinish Alumina blames ‘clerical error’ for incorrect statistics on exports to Russia
Coalition urged to complete Aughinish Alumina investigation without delay
Government ‘made aware’ of errors in Aughinish Alumina export data
CSO figure showing 83% of Limerick-based operation’s exports go to Russia ‘not accurate’, says Minister
Former Irish rugby player travels to Ukraine to deliver medical aid
Shane Leahy has co-ordinated delivery of more than €200 million in aid
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Amount of Irish-made alumina exported to Russia hits highest level since start of Ukraine war
Figure emerges as Taoiseach argues sanctioning Aughinish Alumina would cause more harm to EU than Russia
EU sanctions on Russian-owned Aughinish Alumina would be ‘self-defeating, says Taoiseach
Micheál Martin denies Government had been threatened not to impose sanctions on company or that it had lobbied EU
EU will prevent sale of goods for use in Russia’s military, says bloc’s sanctions official
Group of MEPs demand EU stop export of aluminium products to Russian defence industry
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Pressure grows on Government over Aughinish Alumina as dozens of MEPs demand export ban
Move follows Irish Times investigation revealing Co Limerick plant ships vast amounts of alumina to Russia
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