A serious security incident was recorded in central Dublin, just as the Irish capital was hosting the informal summit of EU leaders. According to Irish police, an improvised but functional explosive device was discovered and neutralized in a central area of the city.
The device was found in a building near sensitive areas
According to the Garda’s official version, the explosive device was discovered inside a building used as office space in the Merrion Square area.
This is a central part of Dublin, near museums and close to the French embassy, increasing the gravity of the incident at a time of heightened political and diplomatic presence in the city.
The incident coincides with the presence of European leaders
The discovery of the device came as Dublin was hosting the informal summit of European heads of state and government.
Among those attending the meeting were Prime Minister Edi Rama, French President Emmanuel Macron and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. In this context, the security issue automatically takes on a more sensitive dimension than an ordinary criminal incident.
Authorities give few details, investigation remains open
So far, the Irish authorities have not made public further details about the composition of the explosive material or its possible target.
Police have launched an investigation to clarify how the device was placed and whether other individuals were involved. The lack of detailed information leaves several questions open about the real circumstances of the incident.
For the moment, the official version confirms only that the device was functional and that it was deactivated without any reported consequences.
The incident has put security protocols in the spotlight at one of the most sensitive moments for the Irish capital, while investigators are expected to determine whether this was an isolated act or a broader threat.