{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67c5d757b48a8f157c1f9076/69ccdf2b4c2da3ddc3f9d6e1?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Drogheda Selected to Test Out New Domestic Violence Alert Scheme in Schools - 01/04/2026","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/67c5d757b48a8f157c1f9076/1775031596171-f6bae89d-0417-4de2-a688-ffeacd478881.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Drogheda is to be used in a new pilot scheme whereby the Gardaí will notify schools within 24 hours if they attend a domestic violence incident at the home of one of their pupils.</p><p><br></p><p>Called Operation Encompass, the idea is that the child concerned will receive the help and support they need.</p><p><br></p><p>It will allow teachers and school staff to understand what a child has experienced and to offer immediate and compassionate support on the following school day.</p><p><br></p><p>The announcement of the new Drogheda pilot scheme was made at a cross‑border meeting attended by the Gardaí, the PSNI, school leaders, education partners and officials from both jurisdictions.</p><p><br></p><p>Louth Fine Gael TD Paula Butterly joined us in-studio this morning on The Agenda to tell us more about this. </p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"lmfm "}