# Ireland readies security for Dublin summits amid drone concerns and Garda dispute

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/concerns-for-eu-leaders-security-and-potential-drone-incursions-when-they-gather-in-dublin-as-cops-consider-industrial-action/
- Published: 2026-10-29T14:16:34+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-29T14:34:24+00:00
- Original publisher: Daily Mail (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16249357/Concerns-EU-leaders-security-potential-drone-incursions-Dublin.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490
- Topics: Europe, Geopolitics, Politics, World

## Key points

- Dublin will host two European summits on 12 and 13 November.
- Ireland says it is preparing for possible drone incursions.
- Garda representatives are considering work-to-rule action.

## Summary

Ireland says it is prepared to protect European leaders at two Dublin summits next month, while acknowledging that drone incursions can happen. Deputy Prime Minister Simon Harris said the Government is taking security seriously and that preparations are robust, as the country hosts the events during its presidency of the EU Council.

The European Political Community meeting is scheduled for 12 November, followed by an informal meeting of EU heads of state on 13 November. Officials are due to review preparations at a National Ministerial Security Council meeting. Harris also appealed to Garda officers not to take work-to-rule action during the summits, amid a dispute over working conditions.

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