Lunchtime Live

Social Protection Minister Heather Humphreys has questioned how people can attend anti-migration demonstrations during the day while most others are at work.      Is she being fair assuming that protestors aren’t working?  Andrea was joined by listeners to discuss...

Brian McIntyre from the SEAI joined Andrea to answer your questions around home energy upgrades...

About one in eight women suffer from postnatal depression after giving birth, but it’s something that many people feel uncomfortable opening up about.  Andrea Gilligan was joined by Aolish and Michelle to discuss their experiences...

Actress Emma Stone has defended graphic sex scenes in Yorgos Lanthimos's (PRON: LAN – TEE – MOUSE)  Oscar-tipped film Poor Things, saying they are true to her character, Bella’s experience.   In recent weeks there has also been much discussion around some of the more shocking scenes in Barry Keoghan movie ‘Saltburn’.  Are there too many sex scenes in movies and TVs shows these...

We have made a new year’s resolution on the show this year to look on the brighter side of life.   Our new item Lunchtime Live's Reasons to be Happy, will look at some of the news stories that you might have missed that will leave you feeling more optimistic.   Blue Monday is behind us and now more than ever we need reasons to be happy!    Newstalk’s own Cathal O...

Is the pedestrianization of our towns a good move?   Plans to pedestrianization a street in Malahide look set to go ahead despite local opposition.   But would you welcome it in your town? Andrea was joined by locals and listeners to discuss... Image: Fingal County Council

There were clashes between Gardai protestors last night when over a dozen asylum seekers were moved into Racket Hall Hotel in Roscrea, Co Tipperary.   There has been daily demonstrations outside the hotel after it was announced last week that asylum seekers would be housed there.  Andrea was joined by locals and listeners to discuss...

Dubai has apparently been voted the most overrated place to visit. Overrated and overhyped apparently. What were your most overrated holiday destinations? Andrea was joined by Melanie May, Ellen Fitzpatrick, Audience Editor with the Irish Independent, Megan Virgo, travel blogger and others to discuss...

Coming back after January, Andrea Gilligan is determined to make some changes and become that bit healthier!  Over the next few weeks Andrea will be joined by a number of different people to find out how they live well. John Lowe of MoneyDoctors.ie joined Andrea on Lunchtime Live today to discuss how to manage your money...

Could we soon be travelling to SuperValu Park for Cork’s intercounty games?  A historic rights deal is set to see the famous Pairc Ui Chaoimh renamed.  The stadium is named after former GAA director general Pádraig Ó Caoimh who led the GAA for 35 years.  What do you think, would the renaming bother you? Or is this just the way things are going? Andrea was joined by Donal O’Chao...

Andrea Gilligan was joined on Lunchtime Live today by Nina and Mairie to discuss their experiences coping with a stillbirth...

Graham Norton says he thinks Irish people are funnier than our counterparts in the UK.  He says he thinks your regular day-to-day Irish person is probably funnier than your average person in the UK.  He says it’s down to our story telling.  Andrea was joined by Comedian Jim Elliott and other listeners to discuss...

This is Lunchtime Live’s Big Batch. Every Monday we’ll be learning new easy to cook batch recipes from Cook Book Author and Recipe writer Sarah Butler to keep you eating well. No more staring into an open fridge looking for inspiration! This week Andrea and Sarah chatted through recipes for two different soups to warm you up during the day. Follow the hashtag #LLBigBatch for all our recipes.

Drugs Minister Hildegarde Naughton said that those caught with a small amount of drugs should not end up in the criminal justice system.  Cannabis is currently included in an adult caution scheme that has led to a drop in the number of people brought to court in recent years for possession.   The minister now wants to look at the approach to other, harder drugs – what do you think a...

Martina, a listener got in touch because she wanted to talk about her experience growing up with a stutter...

Children as young as 10 demanding anti-ageing products – according to dermatologists.  Fears are that children are being heavily influenced by trends on social media.  Has your child expressed an interest in skin care?  Andrea was joined by Jen Hogan, Columnist with The Irish Times, Jennifer Rock, The Skin Nerd and more to discuss...

Actor Andrew Scott has said in an interview this week that it is time to stop using the expression ‘openly gay’.  Should we get rid of the term 'openly' gay?  Andrea was joined by Labour Senator, Annie Hoey and others to discuss... 

Every day we scour the newspapers but often, many great stories from the regional papers don’t make the headlines. Newstalk's Breakfast Briefing presenter Shane Beatty has rounded up some of the best stories that you might have missed... 

Could putting a cap on commercial buildings help tackle the housing crisis?   An ERSI think-tank has suggested the construction industry would divert its focus to residential building if a limit was put on the number of commercial properties awarded planning permission each year.  Should we say ‘no more’ to commercial buildings until more housing is developed?   Andrea was...

Greece has introduced a cap on the cost of baby formula.  A 7% profit cap on formula will take effect in March and follows a series of similar initiatives over the past two years for basic items.  Andrea was joined by Dr Liz O’Sullivan, lecturer in nutrition at the TU Dublin and member of Baby Feeding Law Group Ireland and other listeners to discuss...

Are cheaper energy prices on the way? Yuno has now joined SSE Airtricity and Pinergy in announcing two reductions in their tariffs in the past few months – so will other providers be forced to follow?  Daragh Cassidy from Bonkers.ie joined Andrea to answer listeners questions...

It's time for Throwback Thursday, where we look back on things that happened this week in history.  Ciaran O’Connor from 98fm joined Andrea Gilligan on Lunchtime Live... 

Have you been hit by probate issues when buying or selling a house?  Solicitors are warning that home sales are falling through because grants of probate are taking up to 22 weeks.  Andrea was joined by listeners and experts in the field to discuss...

Dublin is now the second slowest city in the world for drivers.   The average time to travel 10 kilmetres in Dublin is 29 minutes and 30 seconds.   Despite ranking second in terms of time spent travelling 10km, Dublin ranked first in terms of congestion – with the company’s analysis suggesting the city has a 66% congestion level.  Andrea was joined by listeners and commute...

We have made a new year’s resolution on the show this year to look on the brighter side of life.   Our new item Lunchtime Live's Reasons to be Happy, will look at some of the news stories that you might have missed that will leave you feeling more optimistic.   As the cold snap continues, it's pretty gloomy outside and now more than ever we need a reason to be happy! &nbsp...