Dublin City Council has faced accusations of censorship from campaign groups after declining permission for two poster designs featuring US President Donald Trump ahead of a planned demonstration in the capital.

The Irish Neutrality League (INL) submitted applications under local protocols to display posters across Dublin advertising a national "No Welcome for Trump" demonstration scheduled for Saturday, 12 September. While city officials approved a third design containing an anti-war slogan without the US president's image, two poster designs incorporating depictions of Trump were refused authorization.

Representatives from the INL described the decision as highly disappointing and questioned the council's decision to restrict public promotional material for a lawful political assembly. Campaigners stated that the demonstration will proceed as planned, assembling at the Garden of Remembrance on Parnell Square.

The controversy arises ahead of President Trump's scheduled two-day visit to Ireland. His itinerary includes bilateral meetings with President Catherine Connolly and Taoiseach Micheál Martin, alongside attendance at the Irish Open hosted at his resort in Doonbeg, County Clare.

Dublin City Council's poster protocol governs the temporary display of promotional material on public property for public meetings and events, requiring prior approval from municipal authorities.