“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 23, 2026
I look forward to our strategic discussion on the EU’s global economic and trade relations, including with China.
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Micheál Martin
Fianna Fáil
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Statement ahead of EU summit discussing trade relations.

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