Traffic and Travel Advisory: EU Presidency Meetings, 10–13 November – Dublin Port Access
9 November 2026
Customers, hauliers, tenants, suppliers, passengers and visitors to Dublin Port are advised to plan ahead and allow additional travel time when accessing the Port this week.
Dublin will host the European Political Community Summit and an informal meeting of EU leaders at the Convention Centre during this period. Associated security measures and traffic management arrangements are expected to cause disruption across the city, particularly in the Docklands area.
An Garda Síochána is advising people travelling in affected areas to plan ahead, allow additional time and expect delays.
Dublin Port Remains Open and Operational
Dublin Port will remain open for business and port operations will continue throughout this period.
However, customers, hauliers, tenants, suppliers, passengers and visitors should expect delays and allow additional travel time when travelling to and from the Port.
Those travelling are advised to:
- Plan journeys in advance
- Allow additional travel time and check the latest traffic information
- Check with relevant terminal operators and ferry companies in advance, where applicable
- Follow the directions of An Garda Síochána and other relevant authorities
Traffic management plans are in place for the Port estate. Dublin Port is liaising closely with relevant agencies, including An Garda Síochána, Dublin Tunnel and Transport Infrastructure Ireland, and will continue to monitor the situation throughout the week and provide updates where necessary.
For the latest traffic and public transport information, please check:
Maritime Exclusion Zone, 11–13 November
Maritime users are also reminded that temporary maritime security restrictions will be in place in designated areas of the River Liffey and Dublin Bay from 00:01 on Wednesday 11 November until 23:59 on Friday 13 November.
Normal commercial shipping movements may continue within the Outer Area, subject to additional controls and directions from the relevant authorities.
Full details of the restrictions are available in the previously published Maritime Exclusion Zone Notice.
