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Tuesday 27 October 2020
The pool and leisure centre are set to be demolished to make way for MetroLink.
Plans for the line were changed this year following local opposition on both sides of Dublin.
The NTA has published artist’s impressions of 10 proposed stations on the line.
Phibsborough locals have called on the NTA to reverse its decision.
70 city centre apartments are set to be acquired as part of the plans.
The Minister for Transport was among those to make the claim.
The NTA boss is to appear before an Oireachtas committee today to talk about Metrolink and BusConnects plans.
The proposed route to Sandyford would have meant prolonged disruption to the Luas line.
Na Fianna’s home pitch at Mobhi Road will be left alone but Home Farm FC will see some disruption.
The Markievicz centre was refurbished by Dublin City Council for €1 million in 2016.
The NTA is due to publish a preferred route in March.
The Minister’s comments follow reports that the Luas Green Line could be closed for up to four years.
The rollout of the light rail service can’t come quick enough for the city’s biggest employers.
“We now expect to update stakeholders and hold the second non-statutory consultation early in the New Year.”
The controversial BusConnects and Metrolink plans were discussed in the Oireachtas Transport Committee today.
“Closing all the roads and pedestrian crossings along the Luas line, will divide every local community between Beechwood and Sandyford.”
Transport Infrastructure Ireland boss said there has been a ‘huge increase’ in M50 traffic in the last four years.
Na Fianna’s home on Mobhi Road in Glasnevin had been set to be both the home to a new underground station.
Members of local sporting clubs and schools have repeatedly raised concerns over the proposed plans in recent weeks.
Metrolink proposals were up for discussion in the Transport Oireachtas Committee this afternoon.
“Any campaign currently ongoing using the Na Fianna logo is not doing so at the request or on behalf of Na Fianna.”
The high-frequency, electric rail service is planned to be open to the public from 2027, according to the National Transport Authority.
The plan does not envisage the system going west of the city.
In total, the National Transport Authority reckons that 100 properties will be affected.
There will be a total of 15 new Metro stations as part of the €3-billion development.
Police are urging commuters to be vigilant about a scam involving Blu Tack that is being used.
Confused Coronation Street viewers call Metrolink to ask whether the Corrie tram crash caused any disruption to services.
LIKE ALMOST EVERYTHING this year, Halloween in 2020 will be a bit different from usual.
Large scale fancy-dress parties shouldn’t be happening under Level 5.
One thing we can still do, however, is watch some horror films.
There’s plenty to choose from ranging between the child-friendly to the very scary ones available on streaming platforms and set to be shown on TV in the coming days.
So, this morning we’re asking you: Do you plan to watch some horror films this Halloween?
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