Jim Meade
Jim Meade is the chief executive of Irish Rail, an organization responsible for the rail transport system in Ireland. Under his leadership, Irish Rail has advocated for increased residential density in new developments, emphasizing the importance of transport accessibility in urban planning. Recently, he was in the news for his support of maximizing the number of homes planned for the Dublin Industrial Estate, arguing that the area’s strategic location near Broombridge station makes it ideal for population growth, particularly with upcoming enhancements to rail services.
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The former chief executive of Irish Rail Jim Meade informed a Dáil committee two years ago that he could deliver a surface rail link to the airport for a far lower €1 billion.
Hints about a two-phase MetroLink should ring alarm bells – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-07-03
Irish Rail chief executive Jim Meade said rail services were due to 'increase substantially' through Broombridge.
New Dublin suburb of Ballyboggan may have named changed to Broombridge-Hamilton, with potential 8,500 homes – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-23
Irish Rail chief executive Jim Meade described the decision as 'a great day' for the communities of north Dublin and Co Louth.
Dart expansion to Drogheda approved in move to supercharge commuter capacity – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-21
Jim Meade is the chief executive of Irish Rail who has expressed support for greenways on disused railways.
Long-awaited Sligo Greenway may be in jeopardy over Irish Rail objections – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-10
Iarnród Éireann chief executive Jim Meade welcomed the forthcoming roll out of Go Safe cameras at level crossings.
Garda cameras planned for railway level crossings, with automatic fines and penalty points – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-05Jim Meade, the chief executive of Irish Rail, stated that rail services were due to increase substantially through Broombridge.
Irish Rail seeks ‘maximum’ number of homes for new Dublin suburb, despite Uisce Éireann warning on capacity – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-14