{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67c5d757b48a8f157c1f9076/6af58f773ea149590554015e?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Louth TD Warns Wastewater Infrastructure Delays are Holding Back Housing and Development in Dundalk - 12/11/2026","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/67c5d757b48a8f157c1f9076/1794476053218-172a5bc5-5e10-442d-9498-389994dc01a6.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Concerns have been raised over delays in wastewater treatment infrastructure in Dundalk, with Louth TD Ruairí Ó Murchú warning that inadequate capacity is holding back housing and future industrial development.</p><p><br></p><p>The Sinn Féin TD raised the issue directly with Taoiseach Micheál Martin in the Dáil, highlighting ongoing flooding concerns in areas including Bay Estate and Cluan Enda.</p><p><br></p><p>He says major infrastructure projects, including the Coes Road pumping station and Point Road treatment plant, have been pushed back, with some completion dates now delayed until 2034.</p><p><br></p><p>The Taoiseach has said he will raise the matter with Uisce Éireann and the Office of Public Works.</p><p><br></p><p>Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú joined us on The Agenda this morning to discuss the ongoing concerns and the need for long-term solutions.</p>","author_name":"lmfm "}