Fifty European leaders descend on Dublin for security summit
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Dublin is hosting the European Political Community summit today, drawing approximately 50 European leaders, including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and French President Emmanuel Macron. The high-profile gathering has triggered a major security operation across the capital, leading to widespread transport disruptions and road closures. Ahead of the main summit, President Zelenskyy held a meeting with Taoiseach Micheál Martin.
The summit's proceedings are further complicated by a planned fuel protest set to partially go ahead on Friday, adding to the security challenges in Dublin. Meanwhile, a military group has accused the government of managing the extensive EU security operation in a cost-cutting manner.
In other domestic news, an analysis of the recently agreed 10.75% public sector pay increase has been released, with an agreement in place for the deal to be reviewed if economic conditions deteriorate. Plans for over 700 social and affordable homes at Dublin's Digital Hub site have been published. Additionally, a company associated with Independent TDs Michael and Danny Healy-Rae received €1.38 million for accommodating Ukrainian refugees since 2022, though payments were reduced this year.