{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67c5d757b48a8f157c1f9076/6a350aad4a2a3be0f415a000?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Meath Adult Respite Services ‘On Their Knees’, Local Councillor Warns - 19/06/2026","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/67c5d757b48a8f157c1f9076/1781857302320-9699f3d1-155b-4e15-88ee-48b00e123659.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>A Meath councillor is calling for urgent action to address what she says is a growing crisis in adult respite care services across the county.</p><p><br></p><p>Aontu Councillor Emer Tóibín says families caring for elderly relatives and adults with disabilities are struggling to access vital support, with concerns that existing services are no longer able to meet demand.</p><p><br></p><p>Councillor Toibin 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 "}