with Hannah Kelly
A huge amount of money has been spent on Dublin's MetroLink, even though nothing has been built yet.
Most of the money has been spent on the application process, design work and environmental studies.
The overall project is expected to cost 9.5 billion euro and is aimed for completion in 2035.
Labour's Transport Spokesperson Duncan Smith says the huge cost means the project must go ahead:
Two New TDs Enter The Fray After Bye-Elections In Galway West And Dublin Central
It comes as Social Democrat's Daniel Ennis won the Dublin Central seat, with Fine Gael's Seán Kyne taking the Galway West seat.
Rural Housing Supply Below Demand, Report Finds
It comes as the government considers changing the planning rules for one-off housing
€1.5 Million Cannabis Seized In Joint Dublin Operation
Gardaí and Revenue officers have seized herbal cannabis worth an estimated €1.5 million during an operation in North Dublin.
Calls For Prison Security Review After Inmate Died In Their Cell
The man died in Midlands Prison in Portlaoise in 2021 after staff were unable to locate the key to his cell while he was having an allergic reaction
Fuel Oil Prices At Highest Recorded Value In Five Years
The wholesale cost of all energy fuels rose by over 42% in April, compared to the same month last year
Over 200 Fines For E-Scooter Offences Issued In Kildare Carlow Area
It is the highest figure in an area aside from Dublin, with a national total of almost 1,700
Planned 72-Hour Ambulance Strike Called Off
SIPTU and Unite have been engaged in talks at the Labour Court for four days
Taoiseach Travelling To Vatican To Meet Pope Leo
Discussions are expected to focus on international conflict, peace-building and diplomacy.
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