{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67c5d757b48a8f157c1f9076/69e5ed8f0b4baf3bf21f4f0f?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"‘Clear Sign of a Failed System’ – Almost 50 Working Adults Living in Meath Emergency Housing - 20/04/2026","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/67c5d757b48a8f157c1f9076/1776674648998-2a445cc0-2e3d-44c6-82b7-8e535567efac.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>More than 40 adults living in emergency accommodation in Co Meath are currently in employment.</p><p><br></p><p>Figures released by Meath County Council show that 44 adults in emergency accommodation have reported being in work.</p><p><br></p><p>The data was provided in response to a question from Independent councillor Alan Lawes at the April meeting of Meath County Council, where he sought clarity on how many people in emergency housing are employed.</p><p><br></p><p>The council confirmed that, as of March 30, 2025, a total of 312 adults were living in emergency accommodation across the county.</p><p><br></p><p>However, it cautioned that the true number of those in employment may be higher, as only the employment status of the lead member of each household is recorded.</p><p><br></p><p>Councillor Lawes joined us on The Agenda this morning to talk to us some more about this. </p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"lmfm "}