Minister Thomas Byrne on Security Preparations Ahead of Ireland's EU Presidency - 05/11/2026
Dublin city centre is set for significant disruption next week as Gardaí prepare for the largest security operation in the history of the State.
The operation will run from Tuesday morning until Friday, as European leaders arrive in the capital for meetings linked to Ireland's EU Presidency.
Security cordons will be put in place around key locations, including the Convention Centre and National Gallery, with a number of road closures and disruption to Luas and bus services expected.
Gardaí say weeks of extensive planning have gone into the operation, which will involve a major policing…
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