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EU Presidency Events
In light of the upcoming traffic disruptions associated with the European Political Community and EU Heads of State meetings, we have prepared a summary below to support your attendance at our D'Olier Street Blood Donation Clinic.
The report consolidates official press releases and communications from the following organisations. Please follow regular updates on garda.ie.
- An Garda Síochána
- Luas
- Dublin Bus
- National Transport Authority (NTA)
An Garda Síochána:
On 12 November, Dublin will also host The EPC meeting of Heads of State and Government from across Europe. This will be largest Heads of State and Government gathering that Ireland has ever hosted, with around 50 European leaders and heads of European and international organisations expected to attend.
On 13 November, Dublin will also host an Informal meeting of EU Heads of State or Government. The informal European Council Meeting brings together the leaders of EU Member States, joined by the President of the European Council and the President of the European Commission. The European Council sets the EU's overall direction and political priorities.
An Garda Síochána is endeavouring to minimise traffic restrictions and the impact on the public over the period 10th, 11th, 12th and 13th November 2026.However, there will be disruption to traffic management, traffic flows and public transport over this period, in Dublin city centre in particular.
We would ask members of the public to heed the advice and instructions of Gardaí and we thank them for their continuing co-operation.
An Garda Síochána advises the public in the areas affected in Dublin to plan their day, leave extra time for their journeys and to expect delays.
The schedule is as follows:
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Date |
Disruption |
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Tuesday, 10th November 2026 |
An Garda Síochána Policing and Security Operation will commence on Tuesday, 10th November 2026. A security cordon will be established around the Convention Centre Dublin from 7am, including barriers and no-parking restrictions.
North Wall Quay between Guild Street and New Wapping Street will be closed to traffic and pedestrians from 7am on 10th November 2026 until Friday evening, 13th November 2026, with east/ west traffic being diverted from approach roads. |
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Wednesday, 11th November 2026 |
A security cordon will be established around the National Gallery of Ireland from 7am, including barriers and no-parking restrictions.
Traffic and parking restrictions may be implemented in the vicinity of hotels associated with these meetings from 7am, Wednesday 11th November until late Friday morning, 13th November 2026, across Dublin south and north city centre.
A wider security cordon and extended traffic management cordon will be established around the Convention Centre Dublin from 8pm, Wednesday 11th November until Friday evening, 13th November 2026. Samuel Beckett Bridge will be closed to traffic from 8pm, with north/ south traffic across Samuel Beckett Bridge being diverted from approach roads.
Traffic movements will be restricted within an area bounded by: -Amiens Street -Seville Place/ Sheriff Street Upper -East Wall Road -North Wall Quay -Access to residents and businesses will remain open, with security checks. Engagement has taken place with residents and businesses directly affected by the security cordon. |
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Thursday, 12th November 2026 |
A traffic management cordon will be established in the vicinity of the National Gallery of Ireland from 7am, Thursday 12th November until midnight Thursday 12th November 2026. Traffic movements will be restricted within an area bounded by: -Baggot Street -Fitzwilliam Street -Merrion Square North -Clare Street -Kildare Street |
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General Traffic Restrictions
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It can be expected that temporary traffic restrictions will be implemented across the wider Dublin Region to facilitate security motorcycle escorts from Dublin Airport and Casement Aerodrome to, and within, Dublin city centre.
The highest impact of these restrictions will be: -1pm – 11pm Wednesday 11th November, Airports to city centre -7am – 11am Thursday 12th November, Airports to city centre/ in city centre -3pm – 11pm Thursday 12th November, city centre -7am – 11am Friday 13th November, city centre -1pm – 8pm Friday 13th November, city centre to airports -The M50 motorway and Dublin Port Tunnel are not expected to be directly affected by this policing and security operation at this time. |
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Public Transport |
There will be disruption to traffic management, traffic flows and public transport over this period, in Dublin city centre in particular. Public transport providers will provide specific information on the impact of this policing and security operation on their services. Please refer to their social media and websites for relevant updates. |
LUAS:
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Date |
Disruption |
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Wednesday 11 November |
-The Luas Green Line will operate as normal. -The Luas Red Line will operate between Tallaght/Saggart and The Point. -Mayor Square – NCI and Spencer Dock Luas Stops will close from 8.00pm. |
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Thursday 12 November |
-The Luas Green Line will operate as normal. -Red Line trams will operate between Tallaght/Saggart and Connolly only. -There will be no tram service between Connolly and The Point. |
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Saturday 14 November |
-Normal Luas Red Line service will resume on Saturday. -These temporary service changes are required to facilitate the European Political Community meeting and the EU Heads of State meeting. -We thank customers for their cooperation and understanding while these arrangements are in place. |
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3Arena - Niall Horan Concerts (Thursday and Friday) |
-Customers attending the concerts are advised to use the designated walking route between Connolly Stop and 3Arena. -There will be no tram service to The Point Luas Stop before the concerts. -Customers travelling to and from the concerts should walk between Connolly Luas Stop and 3Arena using the designated route. -Following each concert, a very limited number of trams will operate non-stop from The Point to Connolly Luas Stop. |
Dublin BUS:
A significant security operation across the capital will affect access and movement in parts of Dublin city. As a result, Dublin Bus services will experience road closures, diversions and delays. Some bus stops will be temporarily unavailable, with revised city centre termini put in place where necessary.
NTA (National Transport Authority)
Customers are advised:
- Bus services will be diverted from the quays east of Custom House from 10th to 13th November. Stops and termini for buses in the Connolly area, and southeast city centre will be affected.
- Bus services will be diverted from Merrion Square on Thursday 12th and Friday 13th of November
- From 8pm Wednesday 11th November, LUAS Red line will continue to operate a normal service to The Point stop at 3Arena, but Mayor Square and Spencer Dock Stops will be closed.
- LUAS Red line will not operate east of Busaras/ Connolly on Thursday 12th and Friday 13th of November.
- Following a concert in the 3Arena on Thursday 12th and Friday 13th November, a limited Luas service will operate west from The Point stop.
- As a result of restrictions in the city centre, customers should allow extra time for all journeys
- If travelling to Dublin Airport – allow extra time.