Many bus routes in central Dublin and some Luas Red Line services will experience significant disruption from Tuesday 10th to Friday 13th November as a result of two EU Presidency Meetings taking place in the city, the National Transport Authority (NTA) is advising.
The ninth meeting of the European Political Community (EPC) will take place in the National Convention Centre Dublin on 12th November, and the Informal meeting of EU Heads of State or Government (iEUCO) will take place on the 13th, with some related proceedings also taking place in National Gallery in Merrion Square.
An Garda Síochána will be setting up a security cordon around the venues which will result in significant public transport disruptions. The following streets will be closed
Convention Centre / North Quays Security Cordon
- From 07:00 on 10th November until 18:00 on 13th November.
- North Wall Quay between Samuel Beckett Bridge and Spencer Place.
Extended Convention Centre Security Cordon
- From 19:00 on 11th November until 18:00 on 13th November.
- North Wall Quay, Commons Street and Spencer Place area.
National Gallery Security Zone
- From 07:00 until 23:59 on 12th November.
Passenger advice
Passengers are encouraged to plan their journeys in advance, allow extra travel time, and check the TFI website or their transport operator’s website for the latest service information before travelling.
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.
Further details are available from www.transportforireland.ie and operators’ websites.
