39th European Greens Congress, Dublin, Ireland

Practical Information

📍 Venue

Convention Centre Dublin, first floor, Spencer Dock N Wall Quay, North Wall, Dublin 1, D01 T1W6, Ireland
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We are thrilled to welcome you to Dublin for the European Green Party Congress from December 6th to 8th at the Convention Centre Dublin (CCD).

The Convention Centre Dublin (CCD) is a state-of-the-art, sustainable venue with a central location along the River Liffey. With its fantastic views and comfortable facilities, we hope to ensure a smooth and memorable Congress.

Important: Power adapter reminder for attendees

Please be aware that Irleand uses Type G power outlets (three rectangular prongs). Don't forget to bring an appropriate adapter for your devices.

If you need one upon arrival, adapters can be purchased at one of the shops in Dublin Airport's arrival area, depending on which terminal you arrive at (see more information here). Additonally, adapters are available at one of the shops near by the Congress venue.

🗳️ Delegates – financial coverage

Between two and six delegates per member party are eligible for reimbursement of travel expenses and accommodation costs. To confirm the number of delegates from your party who will be reimbursed for travel to Dublin and to determine whether your travel and accommodation will be arranged directly by EGP, please consult the following document.

For those eligible to reimbursement, EGP will either book and pay for travel and accommodation or reimburse their costs after the Congress, in accordance with the EGP Rule Book:

Your travel and accommodation are booked by EGP

EGP office will contact the delegates with instructions on how to book the trip.

You book your travel and accommodation and claim reimbursement

Please keep all original receipts, invoices, and tickets, including boarding passes to complete your reimbursement request after the event.

Based on the invoice for accommodation, EGP will reimburse  up to 85 EUR per night for a maximum of 3 nights (Thursday-Sunday). Any exceptions due to travel connections are to be agreed with EGP in advance, before purchase. We urge you to arrange your travel as early as possible, before the rates become too expensive. Bear in mind we will only reimburse travel tickets that are booked no later than 6 weeks before the start of the Congress (25 October 2024), unless agreed otherwise with the EGP office.

If you have any questions related to travel, accommodation, and reimbursements, do not hesitate to contact Costas Bakiris at costas.bakiris@europeangreens.eu

🛂 Visas

If you are not a citizen of Ireland, UK, Switzerland, or a country in the European Economic Area (the EU plus Norway, Iceland and Lichtenstein), you need to obtain a visa for entering Ireland.

Please email Joline Suijkerbuijk at joline.suijkerbuijk@europeangreens.eu as soon as possible, who will provide you with an invitation and letter necessary for your visa application. This process might take up to 8 weeks, so make sure to send in your request on time. We cannot guarantee you will get a Visa, we can only support you in the process.

More information about visa requirements can be found here.

🏨 Accommodation

Dublin offers a wide range of accommodation options conveniently located near the Congress venue.

🏨 Hotels within Walking Distance

See below a list of hotels within walking distance of The Convention Centre Dublin (CCD):

The Spencer Hotel ★★★★ – 4-minute walk with 209 rooms
Hilton Garden Inn ★★★★ – 6-minute walk with 324 rooms
The Mayson Hotel ★★★★ – 6-minute walk with 94 rooms
Clayton Hotel Cardiff Lane ★★★★ – 5-minute walk with 304 rooms
The Samuel Hotel ★★★★ – 2-minute walk with 206 rooms
Beckett Locke ★★★★★ – 9-minute walk, 241 rooms

🗺️ Getting to Dublin

By Plane

Dublin Airport (DUB) is Ireland’s primary international gateway, with connections from across Europe, and beyond.

By Train/Ferry

👉 If you are interested in travelling to Dublin by ferry and train, check out the blog post of the Dublin City Councillor, Michael Pidgeon.

For those traveling from the UK or mainland Europe, combining a train and ferry trip can be a slower, but pleasant, economic, and eco-friendly option. Ferries arrive at Dublin Port or Dun Laoghaire Harbour.

Ferry companies:

Irish Ferries

Stena Ferries

IMPORTANT: For those interested in Sail & Rail options, tickets must be booked through the ferry companies, and not the rail companies (where the tickets would be more expensive and would not include the ferry).

By Train

Dublin’s main train stations, Heuston and Connolly, connect the city with the rest of Ireland. From either station, you can take the Luas tram to reach the CCD in about 15-20 minutes.

How to arrive from the Airport to the venue Congress?

Once you arrive to the airport, you can easily reach the CCD:

Dublin Bus Express (783/784): This direct service runs every 10-15 minutes, taking about 30 minutes to drop you near the CCD (Stop at Dublin City North Wall Quay - Rockets Restaurant, IE, 2 mins walking distance to CCD). Tickets cost €8 one way and can be purchased at the airport or online here.

Dublin Bus: Routes 16 and 41 are more budget-friendly (around €3.30 one way) but take longer and may require a transfer to reach the CCD. Tickets can be purchased on the bus (exact change required) or through the TFI Leap Card.

More information on bus routes from/to the airport.

How to navigate the city?

Luas Tram: The Luas is the quickest way to move around central Dublin. The Red Line will be your go-to for getting to the CCD.

Dublin Bus: Buses cover most areas and connect the city centre, the airport and nearby towns like Howth and Malahide.

Journey planner.

DART Train: This coastal train runs from Howth in the north to Greystones in the south, offering a scenic way to explore the suburbs and coastal areas. More information.

Bike: Dublin is becoming increasingly bike-friendly, with many bike lanes and the Dublin Bikes sharing scheme, which offers a convenient and eco-friendly way to explore. You can hire a bike by purchasing either a 1-day ticket or 3-day ticket. More information.

Local Transportation in Dublin – Leap Card!

TFI Leap Card

The Leap Card is a rechargeable smart card that can be used across various public transportation services in Dublin. It is valid for adult fares, offering convenient access to buses, Luas trams, DART trains, and Commuter Rail. With the Leap Card, you can enjoy 90 minutes of unlimited travel across multiple journeys for approximately €2.

More information.

Visitor Leap Card

The Visitor Leap Card offers unlimited travel for a set duration—either one day (24 hours), three days (72 hours), or seven days (168 hours). It provides access to Dublin's public transportation network, including Dublin City Bus, Luas, DART, and Commuter Rail services within the Dublin area. This card is ideal for tourists and short-term visitors who want to explore the city without worrying about individual fare payments

More information.

How to buy your Leap Card? You can purchase a Leap Card at many newsagents, PostPoint outlets, post offices, or Luas stops and more. More info on where to buy the Leap card.

Note: The Leap Visitor Card can be ordered online, please find out more information here.

💚 Safe Space Policy

The European Green Party is commited to providing an environment that is free of harassment and discrimination and that is a safe space for all participants. We ask that all participants pay attention to their conduct and behaviour and take care of one another.

To every person attending the congress, the safety policy applies automatically. Please read the safe space policy here.