Metrolink is at a critical juncture with construction due to begin next year. Government must move quickly to fill the position and avoid the project being sidetracked.

https://www.irishtimes.com/transport/2026/04/02/metrolink-director-to-step-down-from-long-delayed-rail-link-project/

https://www.irishtimes.com/transport/2026/04/02/metrolink-director-to-step-down-from-long-delayed-rail-link-project/

#Metrolink

MetroLink director to step down from long-delayed Dublin rail link project

Seán Sweeney took up €550,000-a-year role less than two years ago

The Irish Times
Do you think the resignation of the head of #metrolink is cause he knows it's going to be shelved again?

The old special pleading from the usual suspects again, I've been holding off for years on lodging a noise complaint against Fingallians for how fucking loud their tannoy is, I might well go through with it this year, would serve them right. Arseholes.

https://www.thejournal.ie/swords-gaa-club-says-it-is-set-to-lose-half-of-its-playing-space-due-to-the-metrolink-6997569-Mar2026/

#IEpol #Mastodaoine #Metrolink #GAA #Fingallians #Fingal #Dublin

Swords GAA club says it is set to lose half of its playing space due to the Metrolink

A local councillor said Transport Minister Darragh O’Brien has committed to meeting with the Fingallians GAA club in Swords over the issue.

TheJournal.ie

Seven new towns locations unveiled for tens of thousands of homes - see full list

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/politics/seven-new-towns-locations-unveiled-36905669

🚈🇮🇪 KeolisAmey has been awarded the next generation Luas Operations and Maintenance (O&M) contract, valued at €1.3bn, by #Transport Infrastructure #Ireland (TII) and the National Transport Authority (NTA). Starting 1 September 2026, the contract runs for seven years with an extension option. The contract includes a new timetable with extra services during peak times from 2027. Transdev will help transition to KeolisAmey, with most staff expected to transfer under transfer regulations. KeolisAmey operates similar services such as London’s Docklands Light #Railway and #Manchester #Metrolink. This contract supports the continued expansion of Dublin’s Luas network, including the planned extension to Finglas. The contract will improve service capacity and reliability.
https://www.tii.ie/en/news/press-releases/next-generation-luas-om-contract-awarded-to-keolis-and-amey-joint-venture/