- Jul 24
Irish review finds no proof Aughinish alumina reaches Russian arms, but cannot rule it out
Enterprise Minister Peter Burke said the investigation could not confirm or deny that alumina from the Limerick plant enters Russian military supply chains, citing a lack of verifiable trade data.
- Jul 24
Irish solicitors' strike over flat legal aid fee disrupts courts as minister agrees to meet Law Society but refuses to reverse reforms
Criminal cases across Ireland have been adjourned as solicitors withdraw services over a new €520 flat fee per legal aid case, while Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan agrees to meet the Law Society but insists he will not reverse the 1 July reforms.
