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€9.5 Billion MetroLink Approved, Promises 8,000 Jobs

10/5/2025

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Planning approval granted for the MetroLink service connecting Dublin Airport to Dublin city center, per Transport Minister Darragh O'Brien.
The project spans 18.8 km, mostly underground, with a 25-minute journey from Swords to the city center.
It costs €9.5 billion and will create about 8,000 direct construction jobs and 2,500-3,000 indirect jobs, aiming for completion in the early 2030s.

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Planning approval granted for the MetroLink service connecting Dublin Airport to Dublin city center, per Transport Minister Darragh O'Brien.
The project spans 18.8 km, mostly underground, with a 25-minute journey from Swords to the city center.
It costs €9.5 billion and will create about 8,000 direct construction jobs and 2,500-3,000 indirect jobs, aiming for completion in the early 2030s.