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# metrolink - Sunday 19 May, 2019
NTA will fund and reinstate new Markievicz Leisure Centre but no council sites available
The pool and leisure centre are set to be demolished to make way for MetroLink.
# metrolink - Monday 13 May, 2019
'This cannot happen': Records show how TDs lobbied NTA to change original Metrolink plan
Plans for the line were changed this year following local opposition on both sides of Dublin.
# metrolink - Thursday 18 April, 2019
From Swords Central to Charlemont: here's what ten of Dublin's new Metrolink stations will look like
The NTA has published artist’s impressions of 10 proposed stations on the line.
# metrolink - Sunday 14 April, 2019
NTA defends new MetroLink stop despite €12 million spend on nearby underground station site
Phibsborough locals have called on the NTA to reverse its decision.
# metrolink - Saturday 6 April, 2019
'It's really heartbreaking': Dublin apartment owners vow to fight demolition of their homes for Metrolink
70 city centre apartments are set to be acquired as part of the plans.
# metrolink - Friday 29 March, 2019
FactCheck: Was there a plan to close the Luas Green Line for up to four years to construct the Metrolink?
The Minister for Transport was among those to make the claim.
# metrolink - Wednesday 27 March, 2019
NTA receives 30,000 submissions about BusConnects plan
The NTA boss is to appear before an Oireachtas committee today to talk about Metrolink and BusConnects plans.
# metrolink - Tuesday 26 March, 2019
NTA confirms new Metrolink route will terminate at Charlemont stop
The proposed route to Sandyford would have meant prolonged disruption to the Luas line.
GAA club will not lose pitch after revised Metrolink plans but soccer club will be affected
Na Fianna’s home pitch at Mobhi Road will be left alone but Home Farm FC will see some disruption.
# metrolink - Monday 25 February, 2019
Dublin campaigners protest demolition of apartment complex and pool for MetroLink
The Markievicz centre was refurbished by Dublin City Council for €1 million in 2016.
# metrolink - Friday 22 February, 2019
Metrolink: How did we get here and what's next?
The NTA is due to publish a preferred route in March.
# metrolink - Thursday 21 February, 2019
Closure of Luas Green Line to facilitate Metrolink 'off the agenda', Ross says
The Minister’s comments follow reports that the Luas Green Line could be closed for up to four years.
# metrolink - Thursday 7 February, 2019
Why Dublin's MetroLink is too important to succumb to the whingers and naysayers
The rollout of the light rail service can’t come quick enough for the city’s biggest employers.
# metrolink - Tuesday 30 October, 2018
Another delay for Metrolink as public consultation results pushed back
“We now expect to update stakeholders and hold the second non-statutory consultation early in the New Year.”
# metrolink - Wednesday 18 July, 2018
MetroLink will impose 'Berlin Wall' through community, say South Dublin locals
The controversial BusConnects and Metrolink plans were discussed in the Oireachtas Transport Committee today.
# metrolink - Wednesday 27 June, 2018
Eamon Ryan: Open letter to Shane Ross on the need for a review of the Metrolink design
“Closing all the roads and pedestrian crossings along the Luas line, will divide every local community between Beechwood and Sandyford.”
# metrolink - Monday 25 June, 2018
M50 operating with traffic levels that weren't expected until the mid-2020s
Transport Infrastructure Ireland boss said there has been a ‘huge increase’ in M50 traffic in the last four years.
# metrolink - Wednesday 20 June, 2018
'Likely but not certain' that new Metrolink design could save GAA grounds
Na Fianna’s home on Mobhi Road in Glasnevin had been set to be both the home to a new underground station.
# metrolink - Tuesday 1 May, 2018
Varadkar says Metrolink route would cause 'enormous damage' to local clubs and schools
Members of local sporting clubs and schools have repeatedly raised concerns over the proposed plans in recent weeks.
# metrolink - Wednesday 25 April, 2018
Gaelscoil raises 'grave health concerns' over plan to use grounds for Metrolink supplies
Metrolink proposals were up for discussion in the Transport Oireachtas Committee this afternoon.
# metrolink - Wednesday 28 March, 2018
GAA club asks members not to get involved in political campaigns to save its home from Metrolink route
“Any campaign currently ongoing using the Na Fianna logo is not doing so at the request or on behalf of Na Fianna.”
# metrolink - Friday 23 March, 2018
Poll: Do you think the MetroLink will be built on time?
The high-frequency, electric rail service is planned to be open to the public from 2027, according to the National Transport Authority.
Dublin's Metrolink will only go north - south until at least 2035
The plan does not envisage the system going west of the city.
# metrolink - Thursday 22 March, 2018
GAA club could lose pitch for up to six years due to Metrolink works
In total, the National Transport Authority reckons that 100 properties will be affected.
The 'Metro North' is now the MetroLink - here's what it'll look like
There will be a total of 15 new Metro stations as part of the €3-billion development.
# metrolink - Tuesday 11 August, 2015
Girl, 14, has change stolen by gang at ticket machine
Police are urging commuters to be vigilant about a scam involving Blu Tack that is being used.
# metrolink - Wednesday 8 December, 2010
Viewers call to check tram services after Corrie crash
Confused Coronation Street viewers call Metrolink to ask whether the Corrie tram crash caused any disruption to services.
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Poll: Should single parent families have two sets of parental leave?
THERE HAS BEEN a mixed reaction to the government’s decision to extend paid parental leave by three weeks due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
The extension applies to both mothers and fathers but there has also been calls this morning for single parent families to benefit.
Social Democrats TD Gary Gannon has said that children in single parent families should also be considered and benefit from the same amount of leave.
Two-parent families can now avail of a combined 10 weeks leave and Gannon says that the children of single-parents should also benefit from the same amount of time with a parent.
Poll: Should single parent families have two sets of parental leave?
Poll Results:
No (4856)
Yes (3371)
Don't know (624)
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