Dublin is expected to experience significant traffic disruption next week as the largest policing operation in the history of the State gets under way for Ireland's EU Presidency.
Around 50 European leaders are due to travel to the capital for meetings of the European Political Community at the Convention Centre on Thursday 12 and Friday 13 November.
However, the security operation will begin two days earlier, on Tuesday 10 November, with motorists and public transport users warned to expect major delays over four days.
The Luas Red Line unable to operate between Connolly and The Point on Thursday and Friday.
The suspension will affect services on Thursday 12 and Friday 13 November, with normal Red Line services to The Point resuming on Saturday 14 November.
Trams will continue to operate between Tallaght/Saggart and Connolly, but there will be no service between Connolly and The Point during the two days.
The Luas Green Line will continue to operate as normal.
There will be no east-west traffic along North Wall Quay, in front of the Convention Centre, from Tuesday 10 November until Friday evening.
From Wednesday evening, there will also be no north-south traffic along Guild Street and Samuel Beckett Bridge until Friday evening.
The restrictions will affect motorists, public transport users and people living and working in the surrounding areas.
Gardaí are also strongly advising business owners and managers to arrange for contractors and deliveries to take place on days other than Thursday 12 and Friday 13 November. Where possible, Wednesday 11 November should also be avoided.
A dinner for visiting European leaders will take place at the National Gallery on Merrion Square on Thursday evening, with further security restrictions expected around the area.
Anyone travelling to Dublin city centre, Dublin Airport or Dublin Port between Tuesday and Friday is being warned to expect significant delays.
Gardaí are advising people to allow extra time for journeys, check public transport updates before travelling and follow instructions from officers on the ground.
The Luas changes are part of a wider set of temporary transport arrangements for the European meetings. Passengers are being advised to check the Luas and Transport for Ireland websites for the latest updates.
