Dublin roads close for European summit
Traffic disruptions will hit the city from November 10 to 13 as 50 leaders arrive for a historic gathering.
By Neha Kapoor ·
Dublin residents should prepare for heavy traffic next week when security teams close major roads for a European summit. The restrictions run from Tuesday, November 10, through Friday, November 13. The main event is the European Political Community summit, which takes place on Thursday, November 12, at the Convention Centre Dublin.
Police expect about 50 European leaders to attend the meeting. Gardaí stated that this event will require the largest policing and security operation in the country's history. Drivers will face delays throughout the city center, especially on roads leading to Dublin Airport and Casement Aerodrome. Public transit services will also see changes during this period.
The security effort follows a series of bomb threats sent on Friday, November 6. These threats targeted RTÉ and many other media organizations in Ireland and Britain. Staff left the RTÉ campus in Donnybrook as a precaution. Police later cleared the building after inspecting it.
Prime Minister Micheál Martin called the threats worrying. He noted that police, the military, and cyber experts are working with European partners to find the people responsible. Martin said the nation must stay alert to hybrid security threats while preparing for the visit.
Deputy Prime Minister Simon Harris described the attacks on media outlets as a strike against democracy. The incidents have raised the stakes for the upcoming summit. Officials aim to demonstrate that Ireland can host large international gatherings safely. Residents and businesses in restricted zones can still enter the area, but they must pass security checks.
