Update: Russian Ambassador says expulsion of diplomats from Ireland would be an 'unfriendly action'

The Taoiseach has confirmed Ireland is to consider taking actions against Russian diplomats after the nerve agent attack in the UK.

Update: Russian Ambassador says expulsion of diplomats from Ireland would be an 'unfriendly action'

Update 1.13pm: Ireland's Russian ambassador Yury Filatov has said he hoped Ireland will use its common sense in assessing any action it may take.

Earlier today Leo Varadkar confirmed Ireland is to consider taking actions against Russian diplomats after the nerve agent attack in the UK.

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