Delays to Dublin Metrolink until 2034 'an abandonment and betrayal'

Eamon Ryan yesterday said: “There’s a unique opportunity and responsibility on us today to switch away from a country dominated by private car transport systems towards active travel and public transport." Photo: Sasko Lazarov / RollingNews.ie

Delays to the Metrolink project linking Dublin city to Dublin Airport until 2034 represent an abandonment and a betrayal to residents, the Opposition has claimed.

Transport Minister Eamon Ryan has confirmed that the largest-ever state infrastructure project will not be concluded by 2027 and could be delayed by up to seven years.