EPC Traffic Cordons-Map

Community Engagement for European Political Community (EPC) and Informal meeting of EU Heads of State or Government

On 12 November, Dublin will also host The EPC meeting of Heads of State and Government from across Europe. This will be largest Heads of State and Government gathering that Ireland has ever hosted, with around 50 European leaders and heads of European and international organisations expected to attend.

On 13 November, Dublin will also host an Informal meeting of EU Heads of State or Government. The informal European Council Meeting brings together the leaders of EU Member States, joined by the President of the European Council and the President of the European Commission. The European Council sets the EU's overall direction and political priorities. 

These events will require significant security measures that are likely to impact residents and business owners in and around the Convention Centre and the National Gallery, as well as public transport users. An Garda Siochána is working to identify these definitive impacts and the NTA is actively planning delivery of public transport services where possible in order to facilitate public transport users. Public transport updates can be found on the Transport for Ireland website. 

A Maritime Exclusion Zone has been established in the coastal area adjacent to Dublin City from the 11th of November 2026 to the 14th November 2026 in support of EPC/iEUCO events. Enquiries regarding the contents of this Marine Notice or requests for access to, or transit through, the Exclusion Zones during the period of operation should be directed to tags.epc2026@garda.ie. Entry is prohibited unless specifically authorised.

Every effort will be made to minimise disruption to the public and to businesses, while policing these important events safely and successfully.

Information on dignitary airport arrivals and departures can be found below.

Information for residents and businesses local to the Convention Centre and the National Gallery of Ireland can also be found below.  

Dublin City Centre Traffic Cordons 10 -13 November

Airport Arrivals and Departure Traffic Information