52 Irish politicians and officials have been banned from Russia for what the country claims is engaging in anti-Russian propaganda.
Russia's foreign ministry released the list earlier which includes Taoiseach Micheal Martin, Tánaiste Leo Varadkar and Ceann Comhairle Sean O'Fearghail.
A statement claimed Ireland is acting under orders from Brussels and trying to isolate Russia.
Fine Gael TD Neale Richmond questioned if it is now time to close the Russian Embassy in Dublin...
