MEPs Vote To Ban Alumina Exports To Russia

The motion does not carry legal force.

Members of the European Parliament have voted to ban the export of alumina to Russia. 

The motion is non-binding, but increases pressure on Ireland and the European Commission to act in relation to Aughinish Alumina. 

The government says it will assess its options once a Department of Enterprise review into the County Limerick plant and its exports to Russia is complete. 

Midlands Fianna Fail MEP Barry Cowen abstained from the vote, he says it's important to wait for all the facts:

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