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
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EU foreign policy chief says European Commission trusts Irish investigation of Aughinish Alumina
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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
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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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Russia accuses Ukraine of drone attack killing Azerbaijani crew on board two cargo vessels headed for a Russian port
Putin associate still controls Aughinish Alumina parent company, Swedish investigators allege
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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
Aughinish Alumina blames ‘clerical error’ for incorrect statistics on exports to Russia
Coalition urged to complete Aughinish Alumina investigation without delay
Russia is showing signs of weakness in Ukraine. So it hits harder
Analysts believe Russia’s stepped-up strikes are an attempt to reclaim an advantage in potential peace talks
Ukrainian drones hit St Petersburg as Putin’s flagship economic forum opens
Zelenskiy says operation demonstrates Ukraine’s ability to hit strategic targets deep inside Russia
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
Zelenskiy warns of further strikes after at least 23 killed in latest Russian attacks on Ukraine
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Sinn Féin plans Dáil motion demanding boycott of Ireland-Israel football fixtures
Government urged to cover any financial penalty faced by FAI if Nations League games not played
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 agrees plan to unblock €16bn in frozen funds to Hungary
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