Russia expected to expel irish diplomat after government decision

Russia is expected to expel an Irish diplomat in response to the Irish Government's decision yesterday, to terminate the accreditation of a Russian official here.

That diplomat has until April 6th to leave Ireland, as the international row over a nerve attack in the UK escalates. Labour Leader Brendan Howlin says he is concerned at the Decision by the Irish Government to expel a Russian Diplomat. Speaking on Morning Mix Deputy Howlin said the decision is unprecedented and one one which was not in the interest of the Irish State. Meanwhile, The best friend of the former spy who was poisoned along with his daughter in Salisbury says the pair are so ill they should be allowed to die. Sergei and Yulia Skripal remain in a critical condition in hospital. Ross Cassidy says they'll have very little quality of life.