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Planning permission for MetroLink expected this year

The team behind MetroLink has said it is "unhelpful" that the project has not received planning permission, but it is hopeful that permission will be granted before the end of this year.

Dublin • 04 Sep

Samantha Libreri talks about Dublin's Metrolink to David and Fran on Behind the Story

Podcast: Will Dublin's Metrolink ever be built?

There will be challenges ahead trying to encourage companies to bid for the construction of Metrolink - one of the biggest projects the State has embarked on.

Behind the Story • 22 Jul

The Metrolink CEO role comes with lucrative terms and conditions including a €550,000 salary, private health insurance and up to €30,000 in moving and relocation expenses.

Metrolink CEO asked for some changes to his contract

The new chief executive for the MetroLink underground project asked that a probationary period be removed from his €550,000 a year contract because of the "upheaval for him and his family" in taking up the post.

Business • 17 Oct 24

New Zealander Sean Sweeney will take up the position to bring the Metrolink into operation

New Zealander hired as Metrolink's Project Director

MetroLink has hired a Project Director following a global search for the most suitable candidate to head up the largest-ever public transport investment project in the history of the State.

Business • 25 Jun 24

A recent estimate put the total cost of constructing the project at €9.5 billion

Over €150m spent on MetroLink project to date, PAC told

More than €150 million has been spent on the MetroLink project, up to the end of 2023, an Oireachtas committee has heard.

Business • 02 May 24

Duncan Stewart said he believed the 'project is seriously flawed'

MetroLink 'redesign' sought over carbon emissions concern

Architect and environmentalist Duncan Stewart has said the proposed MetroLink project should be "withdrawn" and "redesigned" because of the carbon emissions that would be generated during construction.

Dublin • 27 Mar 24

Artists' impression of the proposed stop at Tara Street Station

MetroLink hearings told woman's home to be demolished

A visually impaired woman has "implored" An Bord Pleanála to stop the demolition of her home to make way for a proposed MetroLink station in Dublin city centre, accusing Transport Infrastructure Ireland of having "a total lack of sensitivity of her situation".

Dublin • 20 Mar 24

The Hedigan family have owned the well-known Dublin pub since 1904

Call for TII to name MetroLink station in tribute to pub

The owners of one of Dublin's oldest pubs have called on Transport Infrastructure Ireland to rename a proposed MetroLink station 'Brian Boru' in tribute to the site where public premises has stood for 200 years.

Dublin • 13 Mar 24

The hearing heard Matt Doherty was 'a true inspiration' to local children

Green areas Doherty played on raised at MetroLink hearing

Families in north Dublin say two green areas where Republic of Ireland footballer Matt Doherty played on in Swords are being sacrificed to make way for the MetroLink.

Regional • 07 Mar 24

The POPS has been put in place to compensate home owners affected by construction of the MetroLink

Value of MetroLink compensation scheme increases to €75k

Transport Infrastructure Ireland is increasing the value of the Property Owners Protection Scheme for the MetroLink project from €45,000 to €75,000.

Ireland • 06 Mar 24

Representatives of the Charlemont and Dartmouth Community spoke at the public meeting on the Metrolink project

Local concerns over Metrolink station 'legitimate'

People living near the planned Charlemont Metrolink station terminal are not opposed to the move because of a "not in my back yard" mentality, a representative of the group has said.

Dublin • 04 Mar 24

Artists' impression of one of the proposed stops will service Dublin Airport

Pharmacy owner worried business 'won't survive' Metrolink

A pharmacist in Phibsboro has told An Bord Pleanála he fears his business "won't survive" years of construction to build the Metrolink project.

Ireland • 27 Feb 24

The proposed Metrolink runs from Swords in north Dublin to Charlemont in Ranelagh in south Dublin

Is Dublin finally on track for a Metro system?

Has the start of An Bord Pleanála's oral hearing this week into the long talked about rail link connecting Dublin Airport to the city centre brought the capital any closer to having a Metro system?

Analysis and Comment • 25 Feb 24

It is the fourth day of oral hearings into the Metrolink project

Concern over Metrolink impact on protected structure

A resident in north Dublin whose home has been classified as a protected structure has told An Bord Pleanála inspectors that construction of the Metrolink could damage the property.

Dublin • 22 Feb 24

Construction of Metrolink is expected to take over four years

Residents raise Metrolink noise and light concerns

Residents group have called for changes to the Metrolink project to minimise impacts on households along the proposed route.

Ireland • 21 Feb 24

Duncan Smith said that the MetroLink project was 'transformative'

South Dublin TD calls for MetroLink terminus to be moved

Fianna Fáil TD Jim O'Callaghan has called for the terminus for Dublin's MetroLink to be moved from Charlemont in the south city centre to Tara Street or St Stephen's Green.

Dublin • 20 Feb 24

MetroLink needed as congestion reaching 'critical' levels

The MetroLink is needed for Dublin because Ireland is outgrowing its current transport infrastructure and that congestion could cost the Irish economy €2bn per annum in the next decade.

Dublin • 19 Feb 24

The Grafton Group operates a Woodies DIY outlet that includes a garden centre and a 170 car space car park adjoining the Seatown roundabout in Swords, in north County Dublin

Woodies object to MetroLink over 'unacceptable' impact

The Grafton Group plc-owned Woodies DIY is objecting to the draft Railway Order for the planned Dublin MetroLink over the impact it will have on a Woodies DIY outlet in Swords in north Dublin.

Business • 21 Feb 23

Smyths claim loss of the store would have major implications for servicing this strategic area

MetroLink would involve demolition of Smyths in Swords

The planned Dublin MetroLink would involve the demolition of a Smyths Toys Superstore outlet at the Airside Retail Park in Swords in north Dublin.

Business • 14 Feb 23

MetroLink is a proposed high-capacity, high-frequency rail line running from Swords to Charlemont

TII looking at public-private partnership for MetroLink

Transport Infrastructure Ireland plans to step up consultation with the market over the financing and delivery of rolling stock, systems and service operations of MetroLink through the anticipated use of public-private partnership.

Business • 18 Oct 21

The 'Dublin Central' masterplan proposals include two new public squares, new pedestrian routes and the restoration of historically important laneways

'Dublin Central' plans include O'Connell St Metrolink

Hammerson has detailed its proposals for the regeneration of an "important" site in Dublin's north inner city to include a fully integrated Metrolink station for O'Connell Street.

Business • 01 Jun 21

The duplexes on Townsend Street are owned by Dublin City Council and located near Tara Street (Pic: Google Maps)

Residents surprised by plans to demolish duplexes

The proposed demolition of eight occupied duplexes in Dublin city centre as part of the Metrolink project has been greeted with surprise by residents.

Dublin • 29 Mar 19

NTA originally planned a high-speed train from north of Swords via Dublin Airport to Sandyford

Luas Green line to remain open under new Metrolink plan

A new design for Dublin's Metrolink will shelve plans to close part of Dublin's Luas Green line the National Transport Authority has confirmed.

Dublin • 26 Mar 19

The Metrolink was due to travel underground from Swords to Charlemont, where it was to link up with the Luas and run overground

Doubt over MetroLink connection to Sandyford

Minister for Transport Shane Ross has said the Charlemont to Sandyford section of MetroLink may be cancelled to prevent disruption to the Luas Green line in south Dublin.

Dublin • 21 Feb 19

A MetroLink underground station is planned for Townsend Street in the city

Protest in Dublin over proposed MetroLink route

A protest was held this evening over plans to demolish a swimming pool and apartment block in Dublin city centre to make way for the MetroLink rail line.

News • 11 Dec 18