{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67c5d757b48a8f157c1f9076/689b032d05ea39ad1f376b8e?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Louth Councillor Hits Out at Millions Owed in Rent Arrears - 12/08/2025","description":"<p>Rental debts facing Louth’s social housing tenants are among the highest in the north east region, according to new figures obtained this week.</p><p><br></p><p>Louth County Council is owed almost €4 million by tenants of council managed homes, with 1,404 accounts in debt. Over 1,000 of these are facing rents greater than 12 weeks.</p><p><br></p><p>Local councillors have been voicing their concerns about the rising level of monies owed in back rent, with the issue being frequently highlighted at municipal and county council mSpeaking at the July meeting of Louth County Council, Cllr. Pio Smith described the €4.1 million owed in Louth as: “A very significant amount of money, which seems to be growing year on year.”</p><p><br></p><p>Councillor Smith spoke to us this morning on The Agenda this morning about this. </p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"lmfm "}