{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67c5d757b48a8f157c1f9076/6ad7337610faf2bcfcc21578?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Navan Residents Left in Limbo Months After Fire Evacuation - 20/10/2026","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/67c5d757b48a8f157c1f9076/1792485240116-bf83b1ec-227b-4316-9e48-c72dfff8bf45.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Residents of The Steeples apartment complex in Navan are expressing anger and frustration as they remain unable to return home following a fire last July.</p><p><br></p><p>Some residents are still living in emergency accommodation, with no clear timeline for when they can return to their apartments.</p><p><br></p><p>John Murphy, who is staying in a B&amp;B in Trim, says the situation is taking a toll on his mental health and leaving him feeling isolated, as residents continue to seek answers from Meath County Council and the management company.</p><p><br></p><p>He says he is frustrated by the lack of communication and is concerned about the cost to taxpayers of keeping residents in emergency accommodation while they wait for answers.</p><p><br></p><p>Councillor Alan Lawes has described the situation as outrageous, saying residents should not be left in limbo months after being evacuated.</p><p><br></p><p>We were joined on The Agenda this morning by John Murphy and Councillor Alan Lawes to discuss the ongoing situation, the impact on residents and when they might finally be able to return home.</p>","author_name":"lmfm "}