Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien has met with European Investment Bank Vice President Ioannis Tsakiris in Malahide to discuss sustainable transport investments.
The talks covered priorities like low-carbon infrastructure, renewable energy integration, public transport, and green mobility. The EIB is assessing support for the Dublin MetroLink project within Ireland’s transport transformation.
Technical discussions will proceed between the Department of Transport, Transport Infrastructure Ireland, and the EIB. A Department delegation will visit the EIB headquarters in Luxembourg to review financing options for MetroLink.
Darragh O’Brien shared: “I welcome the constructive discussions with the European Investment Bank on deepening our collaboration to deliver transformative climate-related investment and low-carbon transport for Ireland. The MetroLink project will be a cornerstone of Ireland’s climate and mobility strategy, and we value the EIB’s technical expertise and long-standing partnership.”
Ioannis Tsakiris shared: “The European Investment Bank is proud to support Ireland’s ambition for a cleaner, modern, and connected transport system. We are examining technical and financing options for MetroLink and other rail investment that can strengthen sustainable growth, cut emissions, and improve mobility across the country. Today’s discussions will help the EIB to consider financing for the Metrolink project.”
