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Transport Infrastructure Ireland just dropped nearly nine million euros to buy four homes near a key MetroLink station in south Dublin — a move that quietly defused a potential legal battle that could’ve derailed the project for years. The homes, on Dartmouth Square West, were once part of a lawsuit against the MetroLink expansion, but homeowners agreed to sell after TII stepped in with a lucrative offer. With prices ranging from 2 million to 2.6 million euros per home, TII may end up spending up to 34 million euros to acquire 15 properties total — all while keeping the exact details under wraps. The twist? These houses don’t need to be demolished — TII plans to sell them once the new Charlemont station opens. Meanwhile, in another neighborhood, 40 homes in College Gate are being bought for 550k each, plus an extra 40k for hassle, as their buildings will be razed for another station. This massive land grab is part of a 19-billion-euro MetroLink overhaul set to begin construction next summer — and TII’s strategy of negotiating directly with homeowners, rather than forcing sales, seems to be paying off.

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