Our Government has never asked for sanction not to be put on Aughinish Alumina, we never asked for leeway or lobbied on their behalf.
Peter Burke: “Our Government has never asked for sanction not to be put on Aughinish Alumina, we never asked for leeway or lobbied on…”
On the recordJuly 14, 2026
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Peter Burke
Fine Gael
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Minister Burke responding to concerns about sanctions.
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