- Significant security measures and road closures are in place in Dublin this week
- The European Political Community summit takes place on 12 November
- An informal meeting of EU Heads of State takes place on 13 November
- Roads leading into Dublin Airport will be impacted
- No traffic or pedestrian access along North Wall Quay
Significant security measures and some road closures are in place this week as Dublin hosts the European Political Community summit and meetings with EU leaders, the largest Heads of State gathering Ireland has ever hosted. The areas most impacted include roads leading into Dublin Airport, the Convention Centre and surrounding areas, and Merrion Square and the National Gallery.
Key dates include 10 to 13 November with expected road closures and traffic disruptions around Dublin Airport in particular on Wednesday 11 November from 1pm to 11pm, Thursday 12 November from 7am to 11am and Friday 13 November from 3pm to 8pm. The EPC meeting of Heads of State and the informal meeting of EU Heads of State and Government take place across the Convention Centre on 12 and 13 November.
No traffic or pedestrian access is permitted along North Wall Quay. Travellers are advised to plan journeys in advance. The airspace over Dublin has also been restricted with a Temporary Restricted Area in place.
