“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 4, 2026
As it stands, the Government position is that it supports the game going ahead but its ministers intend to boycott it. This is clearly nonsensical, and is evidence of the government attempting to sit on the fence when it comes to this hugely important issue.
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Sinéad Gibney
Social Democrats
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Commenting on the Government's position regarding soccer matches against Israel.

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