{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67c5d757b48a8f157c1f9076/6a672b8ec02856ded177e5d7?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Navan Rail Link Row: Meath Union Demands Action on Long-Delayed Project - 27/07/2026","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/67c5d757b48a8f157c1f9076/1785142127904-ccd1804b-bcaa-4333-b98b-569a8d97ff8b.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Meath trade unions are calling for the Navan Rail Link to be given critical infrastructure status, saying the decision not to include it could lead to further delays.</p><p><br></p><p>The Meath Council of Trade Unions says the designation would help speed up the project by reducing planning obstacles and potential legal challenges, as the Government grants the status to other major transport projects.</p><p><br></p><p>This morning on The Agenda, we spoke to John Regan, Chair of the Meath Council of Trade Unions, about why unions believe the rail link is vital for commuters and why they want progress accelerated.</p>","author_name":"lmfm "}