Clare residents protest bauxite refinery they say is damaging their health

Co Clare residents launched a Dail protest over their concerns about Aughinish Alumina- Europe's largest bauxite refinery - which is located in across the Shannon in Limerick.

Protestors allege that increasing Rusal's capacity to rock blast will only worsen the public health issues and potential environmental problems. Protestors say there is little clarity on how fifty million tonnes of unlined waste will be managed long-term, and that it is currently stockpiled within 10 metres of the River Shannon.

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