{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67c5d757b48a8f157c1f9076/6a02ec0a5c981a35733c561d?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Louth TD Introduces Bill Seeking to Give Drogheda City Status - 12/05/2026","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/67c5d757b48a8f157c1f9076/1778572624783-0f4634dd-2ca7-4b7e-8203-68875ed6a882.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>A Louth TD has introduced a bill to the Dáil which seeks to give Drogheda city status.<strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Sinn Féin TD Joanna Byrne presented the Local Government (Cities) Bill 2026 as part of the first stage of the legislative process.</p><p><br></p><p>The bill would see the Local Electoral Area of Drogheda Urban officially renamed as the Municipal District of Drogheda City.</p><p><br></p><p>It also seeks to amend the Local Government Act 2001 so that other towns may also acquire city status in the future.</p><p><br></p><p>In introducing the bill, Deputy Byrne said that everyone in Drogheda is in favour of its passing.</p><p><br></p><p>Deputy Byrne joined us on The Agenda this morning to talk to us some more about this.</p><p><br></p>","author_name":"lmfm "}