Sean Sweeney, MetroLink programme director, was instrumental in securing the deal with the residents, which he later revealed would cost about €30 million. Then, on Thursday, came the shock announcement of Sweeney’s resignation, to take effect from June. Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), Sweeney’s employer, and Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien were quick to say his resignation would not delay MetroLink. TII is just weeks away from submitting fresh cost estimates to the Government for sanction to seek bids to build MetroLink. The new estimates will undoubtedly be higher, and while they would have to be at the extreme upper end to pose a real risk to the project, MetroLink is not through the gap yet.

Source: The Irish Times April 03, 2026 06:31 UTC