“It's clear that the Oireachtas' own legislation for the mayor requires the ministers to actually consult with the mayor of Limerick, so that Limerick interests can be actually represented in the conversations," John Moran said.

An investigation is underway on the back of reports Aughinish Alumina in Limerick is producing alumina which is being used by Moscow's military

While in the past, Ministers have defended the plant and said it does not have links to the Russian military, it is clear that much of the alumina ends up being used for the Russian Ministry of Defence.