Dublin faces four days of significant disruption starting Tuesday, November 10, 2026, as the State launches the largest policing operation in its history for Ireland’s EU Presidency. Around 50 European leaders will attend meetings of the European political community at the Convention Centre on Dublin’s North Wall Quay on Thursday, November 12, and Friday, November 13.
Did You Know? A dinner for visiting leaders will take place in the National Gallery on Merrion Square on Thursday evening, alongside the main summits hosted in the capital.
Security Measures and Traffic Disruptions Across Dublin
Dublin City Council warns of major and prolonged traffic disruptions for anyone travelling to Dublin city, Dublin Airport, or Dublin Port between Tuesday and Friday. Certain roads will be closed, public transport will be diverted, and rolling road closures will run in the city beginning on November 11 and continuing until the evening of November 13.
An Garda Síochána advises the public to leave extra time for travel, check public transport information, and monitor social media for updates. In a statement, An Garda Síochána noted that it has been involved in intense and extensive planning with local authorities and transport providers while endeavouring to minimise traffic restrictions and the impact on the public over November 10, 11, 12, and 13. Access to residences and businesses will remain open with security checks in place, and parking will be restricted near meeting hotels.
European leaders gather in Dublin for security operation
When does the policing operation begin?
The security operation gets under way on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, and runs incrementally through Friday, November 13, 2026.
Where are the European leaders meeting?
Around 50 European leaders are due to attend meetings of the European political community in the Convention Centre on Dublin’s North Wall Quay on Thursday and Friday, with a leaders’ dinner at the National Gallery on Merrion Square on Thursday evening.
What travel advice have authorities issued?
Dublin City Council and An Garda Síochána advise travellers to plan journeys, leave plenty of time, consider alternative transport like walking or cycling, and monitor social media for traffic and public transport updates.
How will your daily commute or travel plans across Dublin be adjusted to accommodate these four days of unprecedented security and transport restrictions?
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