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Aughinish Alumina and the Russia Supply Chain | Cork News
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Ireland’s government is caught in a diplomatic tightrope over Aughinish Alumina’s exports to Russia, with officials admitting they can’t confirm whether the material is ending up in Russian weapon production—but also can’t rule it out. While Enterprise Minister Peter Burke says no direct links were found, Taoiseach Micheál Martin admits the review was inconclusive, leaving room for suspicion. Sinn Féin’s Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire is pushing for a government-backed EU scheme to buy and redirect the alumina, shielding workers from unknowingly fueling conflict. Meanwhile, Social Democrats’ Cian O’Callaghan calls the report a “fudge,” insisting the alumina likely reaches Russian smelters and demands a full halt to exports. The EU will now review the findings, with final sanctions decisions resting in Brussels’ hands.
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