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Micheál Martin to speak in Strasbourg, and Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin talk about Ukraine
Aughinish Alumina
Why Zelenskiy’s nod to Aughinish Alumina puts pressure on Irish Government
In the News podcast: Limerick plant exports vast amounts of material to Russia, which is then used by country’s military
Government investigation into Aughinish Alumina not ‘stalling’, Minister says
Opposition TDs have called on the Government to end agreement aiding ‘Putin’s aggression against Ukraine’
Ireland’s support of Ukraine looks increasingly like lip service
Do the job seriously or do not bother
MEPs to vote on resolution calling for ban on Irish exports of alumina to Russia
Move comes as Government finalises investigation into Aughinish Alumina plant in Co Limerick
Aughinish Alumina is proving to be a real diplomatic headache
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Estonia proposed ban on EU alumina exports to Russia in confidential talks
Taoiseach says Government and European Commission will consider ‘options’ on Aughinish Alumina plant’s output
Government considering ‘options’ with EU over Aughinish Alumina supplying Russia, Taoiseach says
Simon Harris says he has not been ‘involved in any conversations’ on nationalisation of Co Limerick plant
Aughinish Alumina criticism causes discomfort on Ireland’s first day as EU president
Ursula von der Leyen unlikely to do a walkabout in Cork; and very interesting questions raised following the Jeffrey Donaldson case
Ireland increasingly isolated in failing to act against Aughinish Alumina parent company
As Ireland takes up EU presidency, it is one of only two EU countries that failed to take action against Rusal assets
Parnell Square attacker convicted; EU presidency begins; and what next for Aughinish Alumina?
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Sanctioned Russian billionaire retains control of Aughinish parent company, Sweden finds
Ruling from Sweden’s tax authority states all of Rusal’s operation in Europe, which includes Irish plant, should be subject to EU sanctions
Aughinish Alumina will have to pay up front for costs of closing down Limerick plant under new deal
Co Limerick plant will be required to set aside nearly €31m under new agreement
What should Ireland do as EU president? A to-do list by Fintan O’Toole, Lara Marlowe and others
The EU budget, online safety, Ukraine’s accession, removing red tape from green energy, or neutrality – what should the Government prioritise?
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
An Coimisiún Pleanala had signed off on Russian-owned firm’s proposals previously
Dublin-based firms are also part of the military complex
There’s been strangely little talk of the fact that Dublin is the European home of several increasingly militarised technologies
Caolan Robertson: From noted propagandist to pro-Ukraine ‘gonzo journalist’ with 1m followers
Pro-Ukraine journalist from Kilkenny who made waves over Aughinish Alumina reflects vast change in consumption of news
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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Ireland's Government doesn’t have the luxury of ignoring the real world consequences of its actions
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
Trade in contentious product not restricted by European Union sanctions against Russia
Six-day week the new normal for Irish officials in Brussels as EU presidency looms
Ireland prepares to steer EU’s unwieldy machinery through turbulent geopolitics
Israel, as a democracy, should be held to higher standards than surrounding regimes
In this context, Israel deserves particular opprobrium
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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