MetroLink to use alternative contract style to control project costs
Thursday 17 September 2026
The MetroLink infrastructure project will adopt a different contracting style to prevent the cost overruns that have impacted the Children's Hospital.
MetroLink will use a different contract style to prevent the ballooning costs that affected the Children's Hospital project.
The procurement strategy for the major transport infrastructure development is designed to manage financial risks and prevent budget overruns. According to reporting by Conor Feehan for Independent.ie, the decision to alter the contract structure reflects a direct effort to avoid the significant cost increases experienced during the construction of the Children's Hospital.
This shift in contracting strategy highlights an ongoing focus on delivery risk and cost control within Irish public infrastructure planning and development.