Dublin - Metrolink (Swords to Charlemont only)

Yes, as is DART+ West, DART+ Southwest, and 9 of the 12 Core Bus Corridors.

Thanks.

Any idea of decision date from ABP?

It’s a pity they didn’t see this backlog coming and resource ABP appropriately to reduce the backlog or god forbid actually speed up the process!

We need to just get on with it now and get the damn thing built.

Repeatedly redesigning it means more time lost.

Yeah I know.

I actually think it'll be great for the city and will definitely be built this time.

I don't foresee a huge crash coming in next few years and we've plenty of money for it.

I think it'll do wonders for Ballymun and to the area just north of it.

I can see loads of apartments going up and lots of young professionals moving in to Ballymun and other amenities will follow.

It is apparent from the tweets mentioned that the individual in question is strongly emphasizing and advocating for extensive modifications that cater to the southern section. Such a focus raises concerns about potential delays and a probable halt to the project. As a prominent figure in the Green Party and a member of the government, it would have been expected that they had proactively addressed these matters earlier, prior to the current stage of development. Reading between the lines, it appears that the Green Party's commitment to infrastructure and the greater good has shifted, now primarily favoring their own district or parish

Trust in parties such as FF and FG is minimal, given their history of deception over many years. However, when a party claims to prioritize the welfare of the citizens and yet fails to actively work towards achieving positive outcomes, it becomes a significant concern. And the SF shitshow doesn't bode well either.

As a quick reminder -The Metro North project in Dublin was first proposed and officially announced by the Irish government in 2005. At that time, it was identified as a key transportation infrastructure project to address the increasing demand for public transportation in the city and improve connectivity to Dublin Airport and the northern suburbs. The initial plans included a new metro line extending from the city center to Swords, with multiple stops along the route. Since then Luas Green, red and cross city have been built and are working and still this so called green party leader still wants his cheese for his southside constituents. Hopefully when the Green TD for north county Dublin, the Fingal hide and seek champion 2020 to 2023 get removed they might take the northside more seriously.

I hope your right. Personally I am less convinced -The Green Party's participation in the government from 2007 to 2011 and 2020 to 2023 provided them with opportunities to influence policies and advocate for their priorities, including the Metro North(metrolink) project which is exactly what they were voted in for, both times they got into bed with dogs and in order to swallow this bitter pill the hope was they would do some good. And yet here we are, two randomers talking dreams. No Metro in any form for the northside.

Yes, unfortunately, I agree with you. There seems to be a significant lack of proper planning to accommodate car drivers. I personally experience this issue as well. I reside in Swords and commute to Citywest. The journey takes me only 30 minutes by car at 6 am, whereas using public transport would extend the travel time to a whopping 2 hours. This is a common story among many commuters, and it highlights why any delay in enhancing public transport before restricting car usage can be counterproductive. From a personal standpoint, I initially believed that the green party, once in power, would vigorously push for these upgrades. However, it appears that their effectiveness has been compromised due to weak leadership and ineffective communication, resulting in a decline in public support for sustainability efforts.

This - I would agree with you.

Since he’s been Minister almost every single project has progressed to ABP.

The vast majority of the delays have been down to unrealistic timelines by the NTA and indeed in Metrolink’s case the discovery of the sewer at the Grand Canal that meant a redesign.