EU trade ministers meet informally in Dublin
An informal gathering of EU trade ministers took place over two days in Dublin as part of Ireland’s EU Council Presidency. The event involved significant security measures around Dublin Castle and key city locations, impacting local traffic and airspace.
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An Garda Síochána
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An informal meeting of European Union ministers responsible for trade took place from 22nd to 23rd October 2026 in Dublin as part of Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union.
The primary venue for the Presidency was Dublin Castle, where a comprehensive policing and security operation was implemented for the duration of the event. Several roads including Castle Street, Ship Street Little, and Ship Street Great were closed to both traffic and pedestrians until 31st December 2026, with local access maintained to minimise disruption.
Additional Presidency events were held at the Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, The Chancery Hotel, The Hoxton Hotel, and the Guinness Storehouse. Gardaí managed intermittent rolling road closures and localised traffic restrictions during arrival and departure times, requesting public cooperation to ensure smooth operations. Drone flight restrictions were also enforced over event locations, with the Irish Aviation Authority and An Garda Síochána monitoring compliance to safeguard airspace security.
The primary venue for the Presidency was Dublin Castle, where a comprehensive policing and security operation was implemented for the duration of the event. Several roads including Castle Street, Ship Street Little, and Ship Street Great were closed to both traffic and pedestrians until 31st December 2026, with local access maintained to minimise disruption.
Additional Presidency events were held at the Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, The Chancery Hotel, The Hoxton Hotel, and the Guinness Storehouse. Gardaí managed intermittent rolling road closures and localised traffic restrictions during arrival and departure times, requesting public cooperation to ensure smooth operations. Drone flight restrictions were also enforced over event locations, with the Irish Aviation Authority and An Garda Síochána monitoring compliance to safeguard airspace security.
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