Government’s grinding evasion over Aughinish contrasts with Australia’s clear-eyed reasoning

Minister says ‘no information’ to confirm alumina from plant being used to supply Russian arms manufacturers

After four months of investigating, officials have found no evidence to prove alumina is being used by Moscow’s military machine. By the same token, they can’t rule it out

Government’s report on Co Limerick plant explicitly states it does not include confidential data provided by Aughinish

How predictable the inquiry would leave room for denial

Government’s grinding evasion over Aughinish contrasts with Australia’s clear-eyed reasoning