Lunchtime Live

The number of children and young people being admitted to hospital with traumatic brain injuries as a result of e-scooter incidents has risen by 50% in the last twelve months, according to Children’s Health Ireland. What needs to be done about them? Joining Andrea to discuss is Dr Chris Luke, retired Consultant in Emergency Medicine & healthcare commentator, Sarah Beasley, Aontú Cllr in Limeri...

Former RTÉ racing presenter Tracy Piggott is undertaking a solo 14km underwater swim across Galway Bay later this month… She joins Andrea to discuss!

“Human activity” is being blamed for a major fire in Killarney National Park, and the public are being urged to be more responsible for their actions to avoid further fires nationwide… Andrea is joined by Christopher O’Sullivan, Minister for Nature, Heritage and Biodiversity and listeners.

Lunchtime Live's Reasons to be Happy looks at some of the news stories that you might have missed that will leave you feeling more optimistic. 98FM’s Cathal O’Sullivan joined Andrea in the studio to put a smile on your faces…

Class size plays a key role in a child's learning and development, as larger classes can reduce the individual attention teachers are able to give each student. Figures released in response to a parliamentary question from Fianna Fáil TD Malcolm Byrne show that, of Ireland's 520,482 primary school pupils, 36,805 were in classes of 30 to 34 students, while 2,237 were in classes of 35 to 39. The lar...

Every Wednesday afternoon, we’ll be talking Making Babies. Andrea will be joined by Professor Shane Higgins, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, to cover every area of trying to have a baby. From the very start of knowing how to prepare, right up to pregnancy – and all the bumps in the road in between. This week, Shane joins Andrea to discuss miscarriages and stillbirth.

England take on Argentina tonight to battle for a place in the World Cup final this Sunday... So, will Messi be victorious, or will it finally be England’s turn? Joining Andrea to discuss is Newstalk’s own Ciaran Bradley, as well as listeners.

Aside from antisocial behavior, what gross and disgusting things have you seen people do on public transport?  Joining Andrea to discuss is Jackie Conboy Co-Founder of MEAI, as well as listeners.

For this week’s Ask the Expert, Andrea is joined by Joey Donnelly from Crofton Motors to answer any of your motoring questions!

Would you snitch on your neighbour if they used their hose? Homeowners can report neighbours or members of the public who break the six-week hosepipe ban. Is it your civil duty to do so, or a bit much? Joining Andrea to discuss is Psychiatrist Brendan Kelly and listeners.

The scramble for All Ireland tickets is on this week with many fans trying to get their hands on tickets to see Limerick take on Galway this Sunday. Limerick hurling fan Michael was the victim of a scam when trying to get some tickets, and joins Andrea to discuss what happened…

Does the cost of eating out put you off going out? Is €8 for a sandwich outrageous, or the going trend now? Joining Andrea to discuss is Hazel Keogh, Food Content Creator, Ais McCarthy from Bits and Bites and Katy McGuinness, Restaurant Critic.

Katie Gallagher, Spin News Anchor, has her finger on the pulse for what’s happening and she joins Andrea with the things you don’t want to miss this week! Image: Apple TV

Two cars were towed and several motorists were issued with fines by An Garda Síochána after widespread illegal parking at Shroove Beach on Monday. A number of vehicles were parked on double yellow lines, despite the restrictions, which were introduced by Donegal County Council to prevent roadside parking and keep the route clear. The illegal parking caused significant disruption, forcing the cance...

It’s time for Ask the Medic! Where an expert joins to answer any of your health-related questions. This week, Andrea is joined by Dr Nina Byrnes, GP at Generation Health Medical Clinic, to answer your medical questions!

Irish Tenor Paul Byrom packed up with his wife and dog and moved to Spain in hopes for a better, cheaper life.  Paul joins Andrea to talk about this next chapter of his life…

Over the past few months, Andrea has spoken with many parents who were anxiously waiting to find out if their children would secure a school place for September. While some families have since received good news, others are still facing uncertainty or having to make difficult arrangements just to get their children to school each day… So, are you sorted out for school in September? Andrea is joine...

Going on holiday with friends can be great craic, but by the time you actually organize things, it may not feel as worth it. According to a new survey by Samsung, agreeing on a budget and dates that suit everyone are the most challenging things about booking a group holiday. What is your experience? Joining Andrea to discuss is 98fm Producer Cathal O’Sullivan, Freelance Journalist Edaein O’Connell...

Are you determined to finally get on top of your finances once and for all? For many, looking at your bank account is something you dread, but how should we best manage what’s coming in and what’s coming out? For this edition of Finance Matters, Andrea is joined by Paul Merriman of Ask Paul to discuss everything you need to know about properly planning your retirement.

There have been calls that the Garda vetting system needs a total overhaul. The calls come from Fine Gael TD, Deputy Edwards Timmins who said that “More than 633,000 vetting applications were processed in 2025, and many of these may be repeat applications for people who have already been vetted”. So, do you think we need it? Joining Andrea to discuss is Paula Donohoe, owner of Clever Cloggs Creche...

We continue a county-by-county journey across Ireland, exploring all 32 counties that make up this remarkable island. Have you been to some of these places and hidden gems? Today, Andrea is joined by Travel Content Creator Tony Smyth to find out what the best things to see and do are in County Clare!

It’s (unfortunately) the season for flying ants. As we’re enjoying the lovely warm weather, so are these nuisance pests! Joining Andrea to discuss how to get rid of flying ants is Trevor Hayden from Complete Pest Control.

Throughout the week, Andrea has been speaking to people living in social housing across the country. Many said that they are living in unsuitable conditions, and feel their concerns have gone unheard by their landlords… Andrea is joined by the CEO of Threshold, John Mark McCafferty, about what rights these tenants have, and who they can talk to if their needs have not been met.

Women experiencing infertility due to endometriosis will now be eligible for Ireland's publicly funded Assisted Human Reproduction (AHR) scheme. Health Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill has announced this as part of the Women's Health Action Plan 2026–2027. Patients must be referred by their GP to a Regional Fertility Hub before their 41st birthday. Eligible women must be aged 18 or over, while a...

Breakfast Briefing Presenter Shane Beatty joined Andrea with a roundup of some of the stories from across the country this week.