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EU MEPs Push Ban on Irish Alumina for Russian Weapons

5/9/2026

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  • European Parliament investigators found alumina from Aughinish refinery in Limerick is shipped to Russian smelters that supply Kremlin weapons.
  • Thirty-nine MEPs from twelve EU countries wrote to Kaja Kallas and Commissioner Maroš Šefcovic urging a ban.
  • Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin announced investigations, noting alumina is not EU-sanctioned.
  • Aughinish Alumina said it complies with EU law, has a sanctions-compliance framework and could face restrictions if the weapons link is confirmed.