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

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

When asked about a suggestion by Mayor of Limerick John Moran, that a forum be established by his office where information could be shared with the workers, McEntee said “that's not for me to agree, but I have no doubt that if there is to be anything happening that there will be engagement with people on the ground.

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

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

Mayor John Moran is proposing a forum to improve communication between the government, the company, and local stakeholders, and to ensure the region is prepared for whatever decisions may emerge at a European level.

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

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

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

Minister says full details required before any action against Aughinish Alumina

Minister says full details required before any action against Aughinish Alumina

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

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

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

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.