Dublin's MetroLink, the largest capital investment in Irish history, has been dealt a fresh blow after its director stepped down for personal reasons. The beleaguered project, which would see an underground service running from Charlemont to Swords via Dublin Airport, has been beset by delays, complaints, and judicial reviews. However, supporters of the project have warned legal proceedings could delay the timeline for it to open to the mid-2030s. In December, a group of 19 residents from Dartmouth Square in Ranelagh were granted permission by the High Court to seek a judicial review of the planning approval for the long-awaited transport project. He said: "A programme like MetroLink will have many parents, and I always believed my role was to get the programme up and running.

Source: Irish Examiner April 02, 2026 16:26 UTC