{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67c5d757b48a8f157c1f9076/68495a8644a17fa6a15c4c17?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Heated Debate Over 79 Social Houses in Ashbourne Which were Voted Down by Local Councillors– 12/06/2025","description":"<p>Councillors in County Meath from Government and opposition parties voted against the development of 79 social housing homes in Ashbourne today.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>The council’s development submission was turned down in a split vote.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Over 200 submissions were lodged against the development, which was to be called ‘Archers Glen’, and would have consisted of 41 two bedroom houses with 34 one bedroom apartments.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Residents of the nearby estate Ashewood Green have previously said that a social housing development nearby would “devalue” their homes as they would become “clumped in with social housing”. </p><p><br></p><p>This morning on The Agenda we spoke to&nbsp;Independent Councillor in Ratoath, Nick Killian, who says he is extremely disappointed at his Ashbourne MD colleagues voting against this.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>We also spoke to Sinn Fein Councillor Helen Meyer, who voted against the development.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>A very heated debate on the issue ensued. </p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"lmfm "}