{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67c5d757b48a8f157c1f9076/68bfe9520e15f0d455f58dd5?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Meath Families Face ‘Crippling’ Shortage of Childcare - 09/09/2025","description":"<p>Families across Meath are facing a “crippling” shortage of early learning and childcare places, Sinn Féin TD for Meath East, Darren O’Rourke, has said.</p><p><br></p><p>He is calling on the Government to “urgently” deliver on its commitment to provide state-owned facilities.</p><p><br></p><p>Speaking after receiving a parliamentary reply from the Department of Children, Disability and Equality, Deputy O’Rourke said the shortage is placing immense strain on parents and children throughout the county.</p><p><br></p><p>Deputy O'Rourke joined us this morning on The Agenda to speak to us some more about this. </p><p><br></p>","author_name":"lmfm "}