€200m spent on Dublin Metrolink despite no substantial building works starting

Metrolink is the most recent iteration of a planned subway link between Dublin city centre and Dublin Airport proposed in the early 2000s. Picture: Julien Behal Photography

Over €200m was spent on the long-awaited Dublin Metrolink project in the last two years despite no substantial building works actually starting.

The beleaguered project, which would see an underground service running from Charlemont to Swords via Dublin Airport, has been beset by delays, complaints, and judicial reviews.