The Department of Health's offices on Baggot Street have been evacuated.
It's after a suspicious package was sent to the Health Minister.
Part of the road has been closed off.
It's while teams investigate whether the envelope poses a risk.
The incident on Baggot Street is of a HazMat nature. All resources are in place to resolve the incident. There is no danger to the public. Baggot Street Lower is still closed, and we ask the public to respect the emergency cordons. @aaroadwatch @DCCTraffic pic.twitter.com/ZpaPqHmkdZ
— Dublin Fire Brigade (@DubFireBrigade) March 4, 2019
Dublin Fire Brigade is at the scene.
Anyone driving in the area should expect delays and disruption.
The Brigade has assured there is no danger to the public.
Traffic Alert: Baggot Street, Dublin is closed in both directions from Fitzwilliam Place East to the canal due to an ongoing incident. Diversions are in place.
— An Garda Síochána (@GardaTraffic) March 4, 2019
The Army Bomb Disposal unit has been deployed to the scene.
