Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s first official visit to Ireland on 2 December has prompted one of the largest Garda security operations of the year, with rolling road closures across central Dublin, a drone no-fly zone and warnings for travellers heading to Dublin Airport. Streets around Leinster House, Government Buildings and Phoenix Park are shut to non-essential traffic, while Garda motorcycle escorts may temporarily halt traffic on the M50 to speed the presidential convoy.
The Irish Aviation Authority imposed a 72-hour ban on unmanned aerial systems over the city at the request of the Department of Justice, citing national security. Passengers connecting through Dublin Airport are advised to allow an extra hour for possible delays on approach roads and at security lanes, where spot-checks are expected.
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President Zelensky will address a joint sitting of the Oireachtas and launch the Ireland-Ukraine Economic Forum, an event that brings more than 200 Ukrainian and Irish business leaders to Dublin Castle. Hotels report near-full occupancy, and mobility providers are laying on extra shuttle buses for participants.
For corporate mobility teams, the disruption underscores the need for contingency routing when high-profile state visits coincide with peak travel days. Employers with commuters between Dublin city centre and suburban campuses have activated remote-work protocols and flexible start times.
The Garda operation is expected to wind down by Wednesday morning, but agencies warn that schedules could change at short notice if security intelligence shifts.
The Irish Aviation Authority imposed a 72-hour ban on unmanned aerial systems over the city at the request of the Department of Justice, citing national security. Passengers connecting through Dublin Airport are advised to allow an extra hour for possible delays on approach roads and at security lanes, where spot-checks are expected.
President Zelensky will address a joint sitting of the Oireachtas and launch the Ireland-Ukraine Economic Forum, an event that brings more than 200 Ukrainian and Irish business leaders to Dublin Castle. Hotels report near-full occupancy, and mobility providers are laying on extra shuttle buses for participants.
For corporate mobility teams, the disruption underscores the need for contingency routing when high-profile state visits coincide with peak travel days. Employers with commuters between Dublin city centre and suburban campuses have activated remote-work protocols and flexible start times.
The Garda operation is expected to wind down by Wednesday morning, but agencies warn that schedules could change at short notice if security intelligence shifts.
