{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67c5d757b48a8f157c1f9076/6a69c62925e6bb2217da4743?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Anger as Drogheda Pupils “Let Down” After DEIS Plus Rejection - 29/07/2026","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/67c5d757b48a8f157c1f9076/1785314333677-3cd8db8b-da0b-4ef5-987d-43211f0f5e84.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Drogheda schools have been dealt another blow after the Department of Education rejected their appeal to join the DEIS Plus programme. </p><p><br></p><p>Labour TD Ged Nash says schools serving some of the country's most disadvantaged communities are being unfairly denied vital funding, extra teachers and additional supports. </p><p><br></p><p>Deputy Nash joined us on The Agenda this morning to explain why he believes the decision is deeply flawed, what it means for local pupils, and why he's calling on the Government to intervene.</p>","author_name":"lmfm "}