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The road closure is due to a planned anti-immigration protest. The Journal
Dublin city centre
Roads closed around Leinster House due to anti-immigration demonstration
There is heavy traffic as a result, with the Luas Green Line also experiencing delays and some Dublin Bus routes diverted.
ROAD CLOSURES AROUND Leinster House in Dublin city centre has caused heavy traffic around that part of the city.
The closures are due to an anti-immigration protest taking place outside the Dáil.
Merrion Street Upper, Kildare Street and Molesworth Street are all closed due to the demonstration.
Merrion Row is also closed between St Stephen’s Green and Merrion Street for emergency roadworks.
Passengers please be advised that the Green Line is operating with delays due to heavy traffic congestion on Dawson Street. Luas tickets are valid on Dublin bus for the duration of this disruption.@TFIupdates
— Luas (@Luas) July 16, 2025
TFI has advised passengers that the Luas Green Line is operating with delays due to heavy traffic congestion on Dawson Street. Luas tickets will be valid on Dublin Bus during the disruption, it said.
Meanwhile, Dublin Bus has said that some of its services have been diverted due to the road closures, including routes 7b and 7d, 11, 37, 38 and 44.
A full list of Dublin Bus diversions can be found here.
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