Dublin security operation disrupts travel for EU meetings

Dublin’s major security operation for two European Union meetings is underway, with road closures and diversions disrupting travel across the city. An Garda Síochána has described it as the largest policing and security operation in the history of the state.

Restrictions began on Tuesday, November 10, and are due to continue through Friday, November 13, as leaders attend the European Political Community summit on Thursday and an informal meeting of EU leaders on Friday. Both meetings are centred on the Convention Centre on North Wall Quay. A dinner for visiting leaders is planned at the National Gallery of Ireland after the summit.

Closures and traffic controls cover parts of the north quays, roads near the Convention Centre and areas around the National Gallery. The Samuel Beckett Bridge is scheduled to close to vehicles from 8 p.m. Wednesday, while restrictions are also expected on routes used by security escorts travelling between Dublin Airport, Casement Aerodrome and the city centre. Gardaí said access for residents and businesses within restricted areas would remain possible, subject to security checks.

The National Transport Authority said road closures and diversions were...