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Security and logistics for Dublin summits

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Irish police have issued warnings regarding a “significant” possibility of attacks and sabotage during two international summits scheduled for November 12 and 13 in Dublin. These events include a European Political Community ~~summit~~ summit, involving over 50 heads of state, and an informal meeting of 27 European Union member states. To address risks such as drone incursions and state-sponsored cyberattacks, authorities have launched a specialized security operation titled “Cuspóir Stair”. Officials have noted that this operation may be more extensive than security measures used during Donald Trump’s visit in September, following previous incidents involving unidentified drones linked to hybrid warfare tactics. As the summits approach, Dublin is expected to face major disruptions to traffic and public transport between November 10 and November 13. ~~Extensive road closures are anticipated around~~ Logistical impacts include widespread traffic restrictions, bus route diversions, and an exclusion zone on the River Liffey that will halt river cruises for two days. Businesses near the Convention Centre Dublin and ~~other key~~ Merrion Square are preparing for potential trade losses due to access checks and cordoned-off areas. These logistical challenges coincide with planned industrial action, including a 24-hour strike by thousands of civil servants on November 12 and a work-to-rule arrangement by rank-and-file Gardaí from November 10 to November 14. To manage the heightened risk, all police leave has been canceled from November 10 to 14.

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