The MetroLink project in south Dublin “won’t be happening” given its potential to disrupt commuter flow into the city for up to four years, Minister for Transport Shane Ross has said. The reason for the expected abandonment is the potential for prolonged disruption to current services. The planned route for the MetroLinkAppearing to confirm the decision, Mr Ross said he and the Government “will not countenance” such a level of upheaval. “I won’t countenance any project which comes up with a proposal which inconveniences commuters to that extent or to any extent . However, these were not considered sufficient to address concerns, particularly commuter disruption, estimated at between two and four years.

Source: The Irish Times February 21, 2019 20:15 UTC