Unclear if Russia sanctions will impact 'essential service' of Limerick's Aughinish Alumina

It is understood that Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe and Tánaiste Leo Varadkar have met with senior figures at the plant in recent days

Thomas Byrne said it remained to be seen if the Aughinish Alumina plant (pictured in background) in Limerick would fall under those sanctions. File photo: Dan Linehan

There is a "strong possibility" of more sanctions against Russia coming this week, Ireland's Minister for European Affairs has said.

Thomas Byrne said, however, that it remained to be seen if the Aughinish Alumina plant in Limerick would fall under those sanctions.