Yuri Filatov remains at the Russian ambassadorial accommodation in Dublin.
Two Midlands government TDs are calling for the expulsion of the Russian ambassador to Ireland.
Laois/Offaly deputy Barry Cowen and Longford/Westmeath deputy Joe Flaherty are among 35 backbench Fianna Fail TDs and senators who have signed a petition over the weekend.
Fine Gael's Former Justice Minister Charlie Flanagan has suggested that curbing the number of diplomats in the Irish embassy is an option.
Sack him and send his home. We should not be harbouring his likes. pic.twitter.com/iS3bLQAVoj
— Barry Cowen (@CowenBarry) February 26, 2022
Last week both the Taoiseach and the Tainaiste said that ending formal relations with Yuri Filatov was one of the measures being considered.
No decision has yet been taken.
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