Place: Aughinish Alumina

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US sanctions could be 'catastophic' for Limerick, claims TD

Donald Trump's trade sanctions could have a "catastrophic" effect on the economy of rural Limerick, a TD has warned.

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State body neglecting its duty over ship, says union

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Limerick farmers fear new toxic dump

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Aughanish plant extension opens

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Farmers appeal for review of toxic containment at Aughinish

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Death crash driver case dropped

Transport body demands access to Greek ship

THE International Transport Federation (ITF) is to demand access to a Cyprus- registered ship due to land at the Aughinish Alumina plant in Foynes.

Fri, 29 Aug, 2008

Authority demands access to Cyprus-registered cargo ship

THE International Transport Federation is to demand access to a Cyprus-registered ship due to land at the Aughinish Alumina plant in Foynes.

Thu, 28 Aug, 2008

EU court ruling poses threat to plant jobs

THE European Court of Justice is to issue a ruling today which could pose a threat to the future of some jobs at the Aughinish Alumina plant in Askeaton, Co Limerick.

Wed, 12 Dec, 2007

Crew safe after fire on board cargo ship off Kerry coast

A crew of 15 is reportedly safe and well following a fire on board a chemical tanker off the coast of Co Kerry overnight.

Wed, 11 Apr, 2007

EPA defends decision to give factory all-clear

THE State environmental watchdog yesterday defended its decision to give the all-clear to a factory at the centre of a pollution row.

Sat, 15 Oct, 2005

MEP attacks watchdog over Alumnia audit

AN MEP last night expressed concern about the results of an environmental audit into a major factory in Limerick.

Fri, 14 Oct, 2005

Sinnott calls for EPA to disband

MEP KATHY Sinnott yesterday called for the disbanding of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), following disclosures of emissions from the Aughinish Alumina plant on the Shannon Estuary.

Fri, 14 Oct, 2005

Anti-pollution group anger over caustic soda spillage

A WEST Limerick anti- pollution group has told the EPA it has no confidence in the agency to properly monitor the giant Aughinish Alumina plant which recently reported a spillage of around 50,000 litres of caustic soda.

Thu, 11 Aug, 2005

Green Party suspects cover-up of health problems

Jimmy Woulfe, Mid-West Correspondent

Fri, 04 Feb, 2005

Pond fears ‘should be heard’

FARMERS in Askeaton, Co Limerick who are plagued by human and animal health problems should be allowed make their case before the Dáil Committee on Marine and Natural Resources, according to a Labour senator.

Fri, 26 Mar, 2004