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Government review finds 'no adverse findings' linking Aughinish Alumina to Russian military

Government review finds 'no adverse findings' linking Aughinish Alumina to Russian military

However, it found a "lack of verifiable internal trade data" since the country's invasion of Ukraine.

Taoiseach says ‘no concrete evidence’ on alumina exports investigation

Taoiseach says ‘no concrete evidence’ on alumina exports investigation

Micheál Martin said the probe was ‘almost complete’ and the results would be shared with the European Commission

Micheál Martin to meet Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Kyiv

Micheál Martin to meet Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Kyiv

The visit comes as pressure mounts on Ireland over the Aughinish Alumina plant in Limerick

Limerick mayor wants to receive report on Aughinish Alumina 'confidentially'

Limerick mayor wants to receive report on Aughinish Alumina 'confidentially'

‘Hard to know’ when Aughinish Alumina workers will have clarity, Tánaiste says

‘Hard to know’ when Aughinish Alumina workers will have clarity, Tánaiste says

Workers at Aughinish Alumina to be consulted following review, says McEntee

Workers at Aughinish Alumina to be consulted following review, says McEntee

Limerick mayor calls on Taoiseach to deal with uncertainty around Aughinish Alumina

Limerick mayor calls on Taoiseach to deal with uncertainty around Aughinish Alumina

Need to ‘understand’ impact of sanctions on alumina, Tánaiste says

Need to ‘understand’ impact of sanctions on alumina, Tánaiste says

Fri, 10 Jul, 2026

There is a need to ‘understand’ the impact of any potential sanctions on alumina, the Tánaiste has said.

‘Impartial evidence’ needed on alumina plant’s links to Russia, Dáil told

‘Impartial evidence’ needed on alumina plant’s links to Russia, Dáil told

Thu, 11 Jun, 2026

The Enterprise Minister said Swedish authorities had provided ‘additional evidence over the last 10 days’.

Minister says full details required before any action against Aughinish Alumina

Minister says full details required before any action against Aughinish Alumina

Thu, 11 Jun, 2026

An investigation is underway on the back of reports Aughinish Alumina in Limerick is producing alumina which is being used by Moscow's military

EU chief says it is ‘important to get facts straight’ on Aughinish Alumina

EU chief says it is ‘important to get facts straight’ on Aughinish Alumina

Tue, 09 Jun, 2026

Alumina has not been included in sanctions against Russia to date, Kaja Kallas said.

Taoiseach says sanctioning Aughinish plant would ‘harm Europe more than Russia’

Taoiseach says sanctioning Aughinish plant would ‘harm Europe more than Russia’

Fri, 29 May, 2026

Micheal Martin said that was ‘too simplistic’ to nationalise the Limerick-based plant.

Aughinish Alumina firm makes profits of $119.36m as revenues surge by 50%

Aughinish Alumina firm makes profits of $119.36m as revenues surge by 50%

Fri, 03 Apr, 2026

A recent Irish Times investigation found the company supplies vast amounts of raw materials to Russian aluminium smelters that then goes to a Moscow-based trading company, which in turn supplies Russia’s military industry.

Explained: How did an Irish alumina refinery become linked to the Russian military?

Explained: How did an Irish alumina refinery become linked to the Russian military?

Wed, 25 Mar, 2026

While in the past, Ministers have defended the plant and said it does not have links to the Russian military, it is clear that much of the alumina ends up being used for the Russian Ministry of Defence.