Gardaí investigate after fire at IPAS centre in Dublin city

Eva Osborne and Kenneth Fox

Gardaí are investigating after a fire broke out at an IPAS centre in Dublin city.

Dublin Fire Brigade said its operations at the blaze on Eden Quay have finished, and traffic restrictions have been lifted.

Two people were taken to the hospital following the fire.

Nearby buildings were evacuated while the Luas green line faced delays and disruption. It is now back to operating normally.

Green Line services are back operating normally. @TFIupdates

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Large plumes of smoke were seen coming from the top of the building, which is home to the James Connolly pub.

There was significant disruption to traffic on Eden Quay while the Rosie Hackett Luas bridge was closed.