Luas airport link seen as likeliest option
A Luas link from Dublin city centre to the airport is emerging as the favoured option to replace the controversial Metro North project.
Minister for Transport Paschal Donohoe has initiated a review of various options for the north Dublin-Fingal area, including connections to Dublin Airport.
DCC gives go-ahead for multi-million euro docklands development
The first of the fast-track developments planned for Dublin’s docklands has been given the go ahead by the city council. The planning permission for the site on Sir John Rogerson’s Quay will involve 58 apartments and 9,000 square metres of office space.
DAA begins €10m office development at Dublin airport
Dublin Airport Authority is to spend an estimated €10 million on the redevelopment of the former Aer Lingus head office at the airport. The six-storey over basement building with a floor area of 8,300 sq.m (89,400 sq.ft) will in future be known as One, Dublin Airport Central.
Starwood acquires Lone Star’s Dublin office pool for €350m
Starwood Property Trust has acquired a portfolio of stabilised offices in Dublin from Lone Star for €350m, in the firm’s first equity investment in Ireland and also the first by a major US REIT in Dublin, reflecting a net initial yield of circa 5.6%.
Ireland named top location for US Foreign Direct Investment
A report, commissioned by the American Chamber of Commerce Ireland, reveals that US firms have invested more than $277 billion here since 1990. In addition, the 700 US companies based in Ireland now employ 130,000 people.
SW3 expands Dublin portfolio with two new office buildings
London-based SW3 Capital acquires two Dublin offices, the Dublin Business School on Aungier Street for €10m and J5 Plaza in North Park for €5.6m. David Carroll of Bannon handled the negotiations for the vendor.
