“I expect my department's report into Aughinish Alumina will be completed within the next 10 days.”
“I can’t stand over alumina being exported to Russia and being essentially used in Russia’s genocidal campaign against the people of Ukraine.”
“The survivors walked a long road that you should never have had to walk.”
“Our Government has never asked for sanction not to be put on Aughinish Alumina, we never asked for leeway or lobbied on their behalf.”

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On the recordJune 16, 2026
A genocide is occurring and tens of thousands of people have lost their lives, including footballers.
Said by
Mary Lou McDonald
Sinn Féin
Source
rte.ie

Editor's note · Context

Addressing the humanitarian crisis in relation to the match.

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