Seán Sweeney Steps Down from Dublin's MetroLink Project

0:00On April 2nd, Cian Swini, the program director for Dublin's Metrolink project, just announced he's stepping down after less than a year on the bus. Job. The New Zealander took the role in April 2024, bringing three decades of big infrastructure experience from his home country, Australia, and the U.S. He's calling it one of the greatest privileges of his career. But after years away from family, over 10,000 miles away, partner, kids, grandkids, the separation got too tough. Swini says he's proud to hand off a project that's fully funded for construction, with a solid executive team, full government backing, and an end. Operational Railway order already locked in. Transport infrastructure. Ireland's CEO, Lorcan O'Connor, praised Swini for joining at a make-or-break time, building the team, sparking market. Interest. Nailing planning approval back in January, 2026, and pushing into procurement. Deputy director Michael Flynn steps up interim while they hunt for replacement right away.

1:04Minister Dara O'Brien echoed the thanks, highlighting the high-power leadership team Swini built to hit all milestones. With two billion euros committed and early construction work underway, Metro links shaping up as a game changer for Dublin travel and regional. Links. Full steam ahead.