Update 5.45pm: Russia has retaliated over the expulsion of one of its Ireland-based diplomats by expelling by an Irish one from Moscow. Earlier this week, Ireland ordered a Russian diplomat to leave the embassy in Rathgar, Dublin. This decision to expel an Irish diplomat is regrettable." After taking action against Russia, Mr Varadkar insisted he had not undermined Ireland's neutrality. Earlier: Irish diplomat instructed to leave RussiaOne Irish diplomat has been instructed to leave Russia the Department of Foreign Affairs has confirmed.

Source: Evening echo March 30, 2018 14:48 UTC