Operation ‘Open City’ kicks off in Dublin

Operation "Open City" gets underway today.

Gardaí has said the aim of Dublin's seasonal traffic management campaign is to help people get about their day's business and enjoy the seasonal festivities.

They will be facilitating the movement of public transport in Dublin and minimising traffic disruption to the general public through high visibility as well as enforcement activity.

Operation “Open City” will remain in force on the streets of Dublin until Christmas Eve.

It will see additional night-time public transport services on bus and Luas.

There will also be two Garda Quick-Response Teams to respond to critical incidents - one north city and one south city - operating daily.