Full breakdown of Dublin restrictions for Trump visit

Dublin is the first stop on US President Donald Trump's visit to Ireland this weekend, and An Garda Síochána said it is working to ensure its policing operation is proportionate while protecting the safety of everyone involved.

The 47th President of the United States will touch down in Dublin Airport early on Saturday morning and the Dublin portion of his visit will primarily be concentrated in the Phoenix Park.

However, people travelling in the vicinity of Dublin Airport, the Phoenix Park and Dublin city centre tomorrow morning are be asked to plan their journeys to leave enough time for possible traffic disruptions and to expect some localised delays.

Dublin Airport

An Garda Síochána said normal operations will continue at Dublin Airport at all times, however those intending to travel through the airport on Saturday morning or early afternoon should allow extra time to arrive.

It is due to possible additional security patrols in the vicinity of the airport, as well as expected temporary restrictions and rolling road closures along the M50.

Gardaí said the highest impact of Saturday's restrictions in Dublin will be from 8am to 9am and again from 12 noon to 1pm.

Perimeter roads to Dublin Airport - the R108, R132, Old Airport Road - are subject to traffic restrictions at various times until after President Trump’s departure from Dublin early on Saturday afternoon.

People are also being warned there will be no parking on the Old Airport Road or any of the perimeter roads to Dublin Airport tomorrow.

Officials said the Old Airport Road will be one way traffic only on Saturday travelling east towards R132 Swords Road from 5am, while the South Runway viewpoint 'The Mound' will remain open for pedestrians only.

However, other Aircraft Viewing Stands on the perimeter roads of Dublin Airport will not be open to the public or available for parking.

M50 Motorway

It is expected that temporary traffic restrictions will be in place on the M50 on Saturday to facilitate security motorcycle escorts.

The highest impact of these restrictions will be 8am to 9am and from 12 noon to 1pm between Junction 3 and Junction 6.

However, people can also expect additional rolling road closures to facilitate security escorts on the M50 and in the area around the Phoenix Park throughout Saturday morning.

Phoenix Park

The Phoenix Park was closed to all traffic and pedestrians from 11pm last night.

It will remain closed until after the completion of the policing and security operation in Dublin on Saturday.

The following traffic restrictions apply in the Phoenix Park:

Castleknock Gate, closed to all vehicles and pedestrians Parkgate Street Gate, closed to all vehicles and pedestrians Islandbridge Gate, closed to all vehicles and pedestrians Ashtown Gate, controlled access for Emergency Vehicles Cabra Gate, Authorised Vehicle entry only North Gate, vehicle & pedestrian access to Garda headquarters and Dublin Zoo Staff only Chapelizod Gate, vehicle & pedestrian access to St Mary’s Hospital & Cheshire Homes Knockmaroon Gate, Authorised Vehicle Exit only

An Garda Síochána said it has contacted, and remains in contact with, all affected premises and arrangements are in place for local access.

However, there will be no Access to Dublin Zoo, the Phoenix Park Visitors centre or the Magazine Fort and people intending on visiting them should check each attraction's website or social media for more specific information.

Dublin City

An Garda Síochána said there are no public events in the Dublin Region connected with the visit and Dublin City Centre remains open for business.

It said it is aware of proposed protests and public gatherings to take place in the city centre around lunchtime on Saturday and said it is engaging with a number of protest groups who wish to gather over the duration of the visit.

It is expected a public gathering will congregate in the vicinity of the Garden of Remembrance and it is likely that the group will walk towards Government buildings.

Peaceful protest will be facilitated and every effort will be made to minimise disruption to Dublin City Centre including traffic management measures, a Garda spokesperson said.

However, they said other potential protest activity being promoted online has not engaged with An Garda Síochána.

Drone Restrictions

An Garda Síochána has reminded people that the operation of Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS/ Drone) is prohibited within 5km of any airport, over urban areas, over crowds and in other restricted areas.

UAS Geographical Zones and Temporary Restricted Airspace (TRA) flight restriction notifications will be in place at venues during the visit, which includes restrictions on drones.

Gardaí said the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) issues these restrictions, some of which can be issued at short notice for operational reasons.

It said drone pilots should check the IAA website for restrictions on flying drones immediately before operating them.

UAS detection systems will be in place to identify the location of drones that are flying in restricted areas as well as the drone pilot.

Gardaí said breaches of TRAs and Geographical Zones are subject to investigation by An Garda Síochána and the IAA.