Lorcan O’Connor
IrelandexecutiveMale7.5Global Dominance: 0.00%Lorcan O’Connor is the Chief Executive of CIÉ (Córas Iompair Éireann), the state-owned public transport company in Ireland. He plays a crucial role in overseeing the operations and financial health of the organization, especially amid challenges such as significant pension liabilities. Recently, he was in the news as trade unions communicated concerns regarding CIÉ's potential €4 billion pension liabilities, prompting discussions about necessary reforms to ensure the sustainability of the pension schemes.
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Lorcan O’Connor, chief executive of TII, stated that the benefits of MetroLink exceed the costs in all scenarios.
‘Visible construction’ for MetroLink expected in Dublin by end of year – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-09-16
Transport Infrastructure Ireland chief executive Lorcan O’Connor said the appointment marks a critical transition for MetroLink as we move from planning into full-scale delivery preparation.
Engineering firms Jacobs and Aecom awarded €550m MetroLink contract – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-09-10Lorcan O’Connor is the chief executive of Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) and commented on the agreement with the residents regarding the MetroLink project.
MetroLink spends €2m per home on Dartmouth Square houses – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-31
TII chief executive Lorcan O’Connor said the State’s acquisition of the site would allow for redevelopment for the benefit of the Irish people.
State buys O’Connell Street site from UK property group for MetroLink for €80m – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-08
Lorcan O’Connor, TII chief executive, stated that the announcement of the tenders was an important milestone in delivering Ireland’s first metro system.
Bidding process for construction contracts worth €7.9bn begins – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-04
TII's chief executive Lorcan O’Connor met with residents to discuss the MetroLink project.
TII to buy Dartmouth Square objectors’ houses as challenge to MetroLink is dropped – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-23
TII chief executive Lorcan O’Connor said passenger services were being restored 'within an exceptionally short time frame'.
Luas Red line fully reopens after bridge fire as night service for Christmas is announced – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-27
Lorcan O’Connor, chief executive of Transport Infrastructure Ireland, addressed the viability challenges surrounding apartment development in Dublin.
Dublin MetroLink construction will need 8,000 workers, committee told – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-19
Lorcan O’Connor is the CIÉ group chief executive who received a letter from Minister Darragh O’Brien regarding pension reforms.
CIÉ could collapse amid potential €4bn pension liabilities if asset values fall, unions tell workers – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-09