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flag Ireland’s MetroLink rail project faces delays and recosting, with a 2030s opening targeted if construction starts in 2027.

flag Ireland’s MetroLink project, the nation’s largest infrastructure initiative, is undergoing a recosting due to inflation and evolving design complexities, with final figures delayed until early 2026 and based on older plans. flag The 18.8km rail line, running from Swords through Dublin Airport to Charlemont, aims for a mid-2030s opening if construction begins by 2027 and no legal challenges arise. flag The project, initially estimated at €9.5 billion, requires around 8,000 workers—too many for the domestic construction sector, prompting plans to bring in international firms and foreign labor. flag Worker housing solutions are being explored, with potential repurposing post-construction. flag A judicial review window closes November 24, though no formal challenge has been notified. flag Revenue projections suggest operating costs may be covered, but final financial arrangements remain under review.

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