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Irish Times · Ireland · Investigations found over half of Aughinish Alumina's exports returned to Russia despite EU sanctions; Brussels pressed Ireland to close the loophole
Detailed Irish Times reporting on the OCCRP findings: Aughinish Alumina directly employs approximately 450 people in County Limerick and supports an estimated 1,000 jobs in total in the region. The Irish Taoiseach declined to call for the refinery's closure, stating the government supports 'strict enforcement' of existing sanctions while protecting employment. The Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment said it has passed the OCCRP findings to the EU Sanctions Coordinator.
“The Irish Taoiseach declined to push for Aughinish closure despite OCCRP findings, citing 1,000 regional jobs; the findings were passed to the EU Sanctions Coordinator.”