{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67c5d757b48a8f157c1f9076/6abb7ecd58bacc11cb20e8ef?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Louth TD Steps Up Campaign for New Drogheda Railway Station - 29/09/2026","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/67c5d757b48a8f157c1f9076/1790669773383-cf75a0fc-758a-4925-a415-d16772717467.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>A new demand has been made on the Government to look at providing a new train station on the north side of Drogheda, as well as developing a station in mid-Louth.</p><p><br></p><p>The call has been made by Fine Gael TD for Louth, Paula Butterly, through a series of parliamentary questions submitted last week. She has asked for feasibility studies to be carried out into both projects, as she continues to push for a commitment from the Government.</p><p><br></p><p>There has been no train station in mid-Louth since Dunleer station closed many years ago, and there have also been calls for improved rail connectivity on the north side of Drogheda as the area continues to grow.</p><p><br></p><p>Deputy Butterly is a strong supporter of both projects and has been lobbying for progress on the proposals. </p><p><br></p><p>Deputy Paula Butterly joined us on The Agenda this morning to talk more about the plans and what she wants to see happen</p>","author_name":"lmfm "}