The New Zealander said he was departing from the long-awaited flagship infrastructure project for family reasons.

MetroLink is a 19km mostly underground rail line for Dublin, stretching from Swords to Ranelagh. Stops include Swords, Dublin Airport, Ballymun, Glasnevin, O’Connell Street, St Stephen’s Green and ending at the Charlemont Luas stop.

In contract discussions, Sean Sweeney asked as well if he could be paid a car allowance instead of being provided with use of an electric vehicle.