Lunchtime Live

A survey released by the INMO today has revealed that eight in ten nurses claim that patients are being treated in “inappropriate settings”. This includes places such as hospital corridors… To discuss, Andrea is joined by Dr John Gilmore, Assistant Professor and Head of General Nursing at UCD, as well as listeners.

Once you reach a certain age, your weekends become filled with hen parties, weddings and baby showers. These events can be all-consuming, and extremely expensive. Andrea’s guest knows all about this… Comedian Anna Clifford joins to discuss, along with Rebecca Dore, Content Editor with One Fab Day as well as 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. Today FM’s Cathal O’Sullivan joined Andrea in the studio to put a smile on your faces…

Some residents of Dublin’s north inner city have “no sense of pride for their community” and “dump their waste daily” in the street, according to a report from Dublin City Council’s Head of Waste Management, Barry Woods. Janet Horner, Green Party representative for the North-Inner City on Dublin City Council, was critical of these remarks chatting to Newstalk earlier today... What do you think? Is...

Welcome to The Pod Squad! We review podcasts every Tuesday so you always have something new to listen to. Newstalk’s Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly and Off the Ball’s Cameron Hill joined Andrea to review ‘What Did You Do Yesterday?’. Image: Keep It Light Media

One in four people believe there is full pay transparency in their workplace, and more than half think discussing salaries is taboo, according to new research from hiring platform Indeed. What do you think? Should we be more open about talking about our salaries? Andrea is joined by listeners to discuss.

Mothers in parts of Dublin have been informed that their babies' developmental checks will be delayed or postponed due to a lack of nurses. Instead, they have been told to scan a QR code and check their baby’s developmental milestones online… Andrea is joined by mums to hear their experiences, as well as Dr Krysia Lynch, Chairperson for the Association for Improvements in Maternity Services in Ire...

The landscape for the hospitality industry has changed majorly. Restaurants seemingly close down each day, and yet some seem to thrive… So, what sets the successful apart from the rest, is it a Michelin star? To discuss, Andrea is joined by Declan Ryan, former owner of the Arbutus Lodge Hotel, Ireland’s first Michelin Star, Dee Laffan, Food Writer and Host of the ‘Beár Bia’ podcast, James Moore, E...

It’s How I Live Well time! Where Andrea Gilligan is joined by someone to discuss what they do to improve their life. This week, Andrea is joined by Dr Shane O'Hanlon Consultant at the Mater Private Hospital and Specialist in Healthy Ageing to learn about how we can ‘age well’!

Early this morning, several schools in Clare were sent a threatening email – claiming a plan to attack schools… Many of the schools closed as a precaution, and texted parents to have them pick up their kids. The schools are now reopening, and Andrea is joined by some of those affected, as well as Páraic McMahon, Head of News for the Clare Echo and Clare TD for Fianna Fáil Cathal Crowe, to discuss...

Dr Afif El Khuffash, Consultant Neonatologist and Paediatrician, joins Andrea for a special segment of 'Ask the GP': to talk about the weird things babies do!

Beauty and Health Editor Bethan King has braved the latest celebrity trends to be frozen, heated up and pummeled by machines in the hope of speed­ing up her meta­bol­ism, redu­cing inflam­ma­tion – and even defy­ing the age­ing pro­cess… She joins Andrea to discuss what she’s found from the experience.

Micheál Martin has come under fire for confirming he will visit Washington on Paddy’s Day if invited. Many members of the opposition have called for him not to attend following President Trump’s meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. What do you think? Should the Taoiseach visit Washington DC on St Patrick’s Day? Daniel Mulhall, former Irish Ambassador to the United States, Patti...

Samantha Mumba has called the Eurovision panel that decided against her entry ‘“rude and vile”. Writing on Instagram, she reckons they “didn’t have the credentials, experience or professionalism required”... Does she have a point? Andrea is joined by Frank Dermody, President of Ireland’s Eurovision Fan Club, Charlie McGettigan, former Eurovision winner and more. Image: RTÉ

This is Lunchtime Live’s Big Batch. Every Monday we’ll be learning new easy to cook batch recipes to keep you eating well. No more staring into an open fridge looking for inspiration! Adrian Martin, owner of Luigi Malones Temple Bar and the Wildflower Restaurant in Dublin joins Andrea this week to discuss viral foods, and how you can make them at home! Follow the hashtag #LLBigBatch for all our re...

You may have heard of the horrific scenes over the weekend in Stoneybatter. On Sunday afternoon, three men were stabbed in a series of apparently random attacks. A man has been arrested in connection… Joining Andrea to discuss what happened is Sorcha Pollak, Irish Times Journalist, Mary Kennedy, local resident and Director of Atomic Stage School.

For this week’s Ask Me Anything, Jason Reilly, Chairman of the Irish Strength Association and 3-time winner of the Republic of Ireland Strongest Man Competition joins Andrea to answer any of your questions!

Stepping into some big shoes can be daunting, but Andrea’s guest seems to take it in her stride... Rebecca O’Connor, who will be gracing Dublin stages as Tina Turner very soon, joins the show to discuss!

Alcohol addiction has been covered on the show before, but it is important to remember that people of any age could find themselves having issues with drinking… A convention is being held in Ennistymon, Co. Clare in the coming weeks which will focus on young people in Alcoholics Anonymous. Andrea is joined by organiser Niamh as well as some young people who have had problems with alcohol to discus...

We all have to drag ourselves through the drudgery of unloading a dishwasher, cleaning out a wardrobe, a press, cooking a meal and then clearing up the resulting mess! In other words: housework, which when viewed through the lens of capitalism is deemed as ‘economic inactivity’. But, we all know it is work, so should it be paid? These are some of the themes explored in the new book ‘Wages for Hous...

From Fota Park to the best work-life balance, Breakfast Briefing Presenter Shane Beatty joins Andrea with plenty of stories from around the country this week!

You probably know someone who has appeared on a jury – it's a civic duty that you may be asked to fulfill. However, with the graphic nature of some cases, hearing details of a murder or a sexual assault, for days, even weeks on end – it must surely take its toll. So, should there be an element of after-care offered to jurors? Andrea is joined by Ann Murphy, Reporter with Irish Examiner, Dr Conor H...

Do you think your kitchen needs a bit of a renovation and refresh? Well, look no further! The Home Squad are here to discuss doing a kitchen refresh on a budget. Andrea is joined by Jenny Sheehan, Irish Examiner Columnist and former winner of ‘Home of the Year' and Sarah Carroll from Sand and Deliver DIY.

What does it take for a video to go viral? Sarah Jayne Tobin, Editor of rollercoaster.ie , accidentally made her son viral at the start of lockdown, playing football against the wall as both the striker and goalkeeper! She joins Andrea to tell the story!

If you were listening to Lunchtime Live yesterday you would have heard caller Emmet Kelleher who joined Andrea to discuss his experience of homelessness in Ireland... A lot of people got in touch with the show following Emmet’s story, including listener Mal who said that he is facing losing his rented accommodation this weekend… Today, listener Jane joins Andrea to discuss her own experience of ho...