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Originally Posted by Sephiroth
It's the classic political dilemma - which is at the heart of politcal dishonesty.
It would be politically honest for western governments to break off diplomatic relations with Russia. But then they'd be in tent/piss territory - potentially unable to call an ambassador in for the proverbial dressing down.
Which brings us back to Ireland and the government's obligations under the Vienna convention.
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What you haven’t yet explored is exactly how the Irish government might meet its Convention obligations. I’m no expert on Irish law but I suspect they can’t compel private companies to restore whatever services or contracts they have withdrawn. This raises the possibility of the Irish army being tasked with delivering food parcels and gas bottles to the embassy gates. What do you think?