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Fianna Fáil minister Thomas Byrne has asserted that the ongoing alumina row is not an 'embarrassing' start to Ireland’s EU presidency, despite four Fianna Fáil MEPs abstaining in a vote concerning alleged exports of alumina from the EU to Russia.
Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil MEPs are clashing over today's crucial EU vote, which would allow for the creation of deportation centers outside the bloc.
The European Parliament has passed a historic resolution recognizing the rapes of women in Cyprus during the 1974 Turkish invasion. This decision comes amidst other European Union discussions, including Serbia's stalled EU accession and Romania facing legal action over payment delays.
Fianna Fáil MEPs plan to abstain from a vote to add Aughinish Alumina exports to Russia to the sanction list, creating a divide with Fine Gael MEPs. This decision highlights internal disagreements within Irish political parties regarding sanctions on Russian trade.