Gardaí have warned that there may be major traffic disruption in Dublin city centre later today as 400 tractors are set to descend on the city in protest over beef prices.
Gardaí say the protests are set to begin at 2pm, but widespread disruption could occur earlier.
They say the following streets will be affected Kildare Street, Molesworth Street, St Stephens Green South, Merrion Square West/South/East, Merrion Street Upper.
Meanwhile traffic delays are expected to occur on the N2, N3, N4, N7 and N81.
Gardaí say a number of diversions will be put in place during the course of the day.