Transport

Metrolink compensation scheme raised to €75,000

Updated Metrolink scheme will see the establishment of an independent dispute resolution process in the event of damage complaints

The proposed 18.8km Metrolink route will connect a number of destinations including Ballymun, the Mater Hospital, the Rotunda Hospital, Dublin City University and Dublin Airport. Picture: Rolling News

Property owners along Dublin’s MetroLink route are now eligible for up to €75,000 compensation as part of the updated Property Owners Protection Scheme (POPS), Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) has said.

This is up from the previous €45,000 that was offered in cases where properties were damaged by works carried out by as part of the project.

Along with the increase in the monetary threshold for damage, TII is introducing an independent dispute resolution process as ...