Ruling from Sweden’s tax authority states all of Rusal’s operation in Europe, which includes Irish plant, should be subject to EU sanctions

Ruling from Sweden’s tax authority states all of Rusal’s operation in Europe, which includes Irish plant, should be subject to EU sanctions

As Ireland takes up EU presidency, it is one of only two EU countries that failed to take action against Rusal assets

Tánaiste says Government does not want to be seen to ‘cherry pick’ its approach to EU sanctions against Russia

Taoiseach says Government and European Commission will consider ‘options’ on Aughinish Alumina plant’s output

The EU is waiting on an Irish investigation before deciding on alumina sanctions against Russia, as Aughinish refinery shipped $307M in alumina to Rusal

Move comes as Government finalises investigation into Aughinish Alumina plant in Co Limerick