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McDowell gets it wrong on MetroLink again
North Co Dublin deserves infrastructure that matches its population, its contribution to the economy and its potential
There needs to be something for people to see when they step off MetroLink
The capital is deficient in cultural infrastructure for a city of its size
Dublin and Cork look to lead on climate action in ambitious pilot project
Plans for Dublin and Cork show sweeping changes needed in transport, housing and energy sources
MetroLink: Are we are setting in motion another financial runaway train?
MetroLink resonates deafeningly in cost terms with what went wrong with the children’s hospital project
Department of Transport ‘wants to avoid’ MetroLink costs spiralling like children’s hospital
Official says cost of project connecting city centre to airport will cost ‘well north’ of initial €9.5bn estimate
All aboard the golf train to Adare, Ireland’s answer to North Korea
Pyongyang built real train stations that seemed fake. In Ireland, we are building a fake train station that will, for a brief period, seem real
Owners of 40 Dublin apartments agree to sell homes to MetroLink for close to €550k each
City centre residential block earmarked for demolition to accommodate underground station for €18bn project
‘Pennywise and billions foolish’: Infrastructure chief criticises historic State approach to big projects
Climate legislation was well-intentioned but ‘just gave rope’ to serial objectors, says Sean O’Driscoll
Delays on the line: If you want to know why public transport is poor, look at Luas Finglas
Commuters can expect plenty of disruption, but no new lines, until at least the next general election
Getting to and from Marlay Park concerts: ‘The ticket was €80 ... the taxi home was €70’
For some fans, getting to and from Marlay Park in south Dublin for concerts can be as costly as tickets for the shows
MetroLink just the latest snail’s-pace chapter in Ireland’s infrastructural mythology
While other countries waste time building infrastructure, we have perfected the more sophisticated art of discussing it
Iran peace talks; better North-South rail links; and who is Caelan Robertson?
Plus: Ireland’s waste management system is under fresh scrutiny
Luas Finglas line could begin construction in 2028, Minister says
Cabinet expected to consider plans to authorise the next phase of the Dublin MetroLink project in mid-July
Dublin is one of Europe’s most ‘resilient’ cities, new report finds
City jumps five places in Savills Resilient Cities Index, indicating it is likely to attract more investment
Man dies after being struck by Luas tram in Dublin city centre
Operations were suspended between St Stephen’s Green and Dominick St on Green line following incident
Don’t just electrify every car. Reduce the number of journeys made in the first place
The parallel with recycling is instructive
Emer McLysaght is right about public transport debacle after CMAT concert
Without proper transport planning, venues such as St Anne’s Park are unsuitable and potentially dangerous for large public gatherings
From brain to drain: How was €50m wasted on a planned IT system for Ireland’s rail network?
Oireachtas committees to begin investigations into cost overruns on project once called the ‘brain of the railway’ by a Government Minister
Bloom 2026: How to buy tickets, where to park and what is the weather forecast?
Ireland’s largest gardening festival returns to the Phoenix Park in Dublin this Thursday, marking its 20th year
Four dead, including two children, after train collides with schoolbus in Belgium
Further five children were seriously injured but in ‘stable condition’ after incident at level crossing in north of country
Four new train stations planned in Meath under proposed Navan-Dublin rail line
Journey from Navan to Dublin expected to take no more than 60 minutes under latest plans
As smart cities reduce car use, Ireland goes all in
Critical Infrastructure Bill will be a disaster for Ireland’s climate commitments
Cycling and buses don’t always offer a solution to our transport conundrum
Those living outside urban areas have limited options
Fifty ways Ireland can leave fossil fuels behind set out to Government
Proposals from Friends of the Earth say public backs the move but supports are needed
Transport authority disputes PAC report claiming new ticketing system is €41m over budget
Key IT projects at Government departments and State agencies set to run €61m over budget
Stop demonising one-off rural housing. Not everyone wants to be surrounded by neighbours
If town and village life is so much more sensible and attractive, why do so few people choose to live over the shop?
Rail line reopens following lineside fires on Bray Head
Irish Rail services were curtailed twice by blaze near between Bray and Greystones
Cleaning up a mess created by the public
Army of workers sent out to cleanse the streets of Dublin early every morning
Luas Green Line reopens after pub fire in Dublin city centre
Two hospitalised after blaze, with single lane of Eden Quay currently open to traffic
Ireland’s population is told it has never been richer, yet it has never felt poorer
The State takes in €126bn a year and cannot create a civil protection agency, a gas storage facility or a train to Donegal
Independent review ordered into €36m railway IT system amid concerns of cost overruns
Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien expresses ‘dissatisfaction at the rate of progress’ on project
New Irish Rail IT system is ‘a slowly developing shambles’, says Dáil committee chairman
Over €31m spent on rail traffic management system initially expected to cost €19.5m, with no delivery as yet
Penalties of more than €17m imposed on bus, rail, Luas operators for missing targets
Department of Transport tells Dáil committee passenger numbers are continuing to surge and punctuality is improving
MetroLink spending tops €360m before construction begins, department figures show
New cost estimates for 19km underground line submitted for approval for the first time in four years
Luas Cork: New preferred route for €2bn line would split Cork University Hospital campus
State transport body opens public consultation over project that will feature 27 stops running from Ballincollig to Mahon Point
Indecent exposure, knives and open drug use among complaints reported to Irish Rail
Irish Rail increasing security patrols after more than 1,150 alerts sent to antisocial behaviour text service in 2025
Where are the fuel protests and which roads are closed in Dublin and across Ireland?
All major routes now clear following earlier disruption, says Transport Infrastructure Ireland
Where are the fuel protests on Friday and which roads are impacted in Dublin and across Ireland?
The latest information on Friday’s protests, including M50 delays and disruption on the M1, M7, M8 and M18
Protester negotiators to attend large Government meeting tomorrow as fuel protests continue
Live updates with delays on multiple motorway routes as well as significant disruption on Luas and Dublin Bus
Where are the fuel protests and which roads are closed in Dublin and across Ireland?
The latest information on the protests, including M50 delays, road closures and public transport disruption
We need a national strategy for the fuel crisis. Here are four things we can do now
And when we’ve done them, we need to build a long-term energy security strategy
Hauliers strike threat on hold after ‘positive’ meeting with Minister over fuel supports
Labour TD says more energy conservation and cost of living measures should be considered by Government
‘Buddy’ system could be a way to combat the fuel crisis
Our Government is considering asking us to drive less, more slowly and to take public transport where possible
‘The smell would be unpleasant’: Battle rages over future of dogs on Ireland’s buses
Plus: Boycott boycotts Byrne’s boycott, civil war in the Limerick mayoralty, and a farewell to the maker of Ireland’s most controversial chair
Government unveils €250 million package of support for households and businesses impacted by soaring energy costs
Government unveils €250m package of supports which Opposition criticise as ‘timid, anaemic’ and ‘pathetic’
A friendly welcome home at Dublin Airport
Citylink intercity bus service staff provide warm welcome to tourists and locals alike
The Irish rail network’s absurd lack of connectivity
One practical proposal might be to link existing main lines at strategic points
Ireland’s busiest road: ‘The M50 is getting worse. I don’t think it is able to take any more’
Dublin’s ring-road motorway is ‘at capacity’ but commuters and hauliers have little option but to keep getting stuck in M50 traffic. What is the plan?
‘All these years in Dublin I have never had a driving licence and I never will’
Miren-Maialen McDonald moved to the capital 26 years ago. The biggest change she’s noticed is in Dublin’s transport infrastructure
Letters: Transport for Ireland’s ‘real-time’ passenger information system is on a road to nowhere
Passengers have lost all confidence in a broken system from which buses mysteriously vanish
Transdev loses €1.75bn Luas contract after running Dublin tram service for 22 years
French-British joint venture between Keolis and Amey believed to have been selected as preferred bidder for light rail service
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