{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67c5d757b48a8f157c1f9076/69f3209ac5dd1a171738a078?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Residents Appeal to Louth County Council for ‘Open Dialogue’ Over Dundalk Fire Station Plans - 30/04/2026","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/67c5d757b48a8f157c1f9076/1777538508281-3457845b-d820-4d40-837f-4a821d7ba41e.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Residents of a housing development adjacent to Dundalk Fire Station have raised concerns about potential expansion of the site and the impact it could have on their community, as they called for “meaningful engagement” with Louth County Council.</p><p><br></p><p>Earlier this month, Louth County Council was allocated €5 million to redevelop Dundalk Fire Station as part of a wider €14 million investment in the county’s fire and rescue services.</p><p><br></p><p>However, Meadow Grove Residents Association, whose estate adjoins Dundalk Fire Station, have said local people want an “open dialogue” with the local authority before any redevelopment or expansion plans progress.</p><p><br></p><p>Spokesman Shane Reenan said residents welcomed the investment, describing it as “a very positive and long overdue development” for both the fire service and the wider community.</p><p><br></p><p>Shane 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 "}