EPISODE · Apr 20, 2026 · 8 MIN
‘Clear Sign of a Failed System’ – Almost 50 Working Adults Living in Meath Emergency Housing - 20/04/2026
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More than 40 adults living in emergency accommodation in Co Meath are currently in employment.Figures released by Meath County Council show that 44 adults in emergency accommodation have reported being in work.The data was provided in response to a question from Independent councillor Alan Lawes at the April meeting of Meath County Council, where he sought clarity on how many people in emergency housing are employed.The council confirmed that, as of March 30, 2025, a total of 312 adults were living in emergency accommodation across the county.However, it cautioned that the true number of those in employment may be higher, as only the employment status of the lead member of each household is recorded.Councillor Lawes joined us on The Agenda this morning to talk to us some more about this. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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More than 40 adults living in emergency accommodation in Co Meath are currently in employment.Figures released by Meath County Council show that 44 adults in emergency accommodation have reported being in work.The data was provided in response to a question from Independent councillor Alan Lawes at the April meeting of Meath County Council, where he sought clarity on how many people in emergency housing are employed.The council confirmed that, as of March 30, 2025, a total of 312 adults were living in emergency accommodation across the county.However, it cautioned that the true number of those in employment may be higher, as only the employment status of the lead member of each household is recorded.Councillor Lawes joined us on The Agenda this morning to talk to us some more about this. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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