Lunchtime Live

New employment entitlements for parents come into effect this week, including breastfeeding breaks in the workplace. They’ll be extended from the current period of six months up to two years. A positive move, but is enough being done to help working mothers?

There has been an abundance of gigs happening around the county over the past few weeks, from Dermot to Kennedy to The Prodigy and everything in between. With so many gigs, brings plenty of opportunities for the general public to annoy us! Andrea was joined by callers who shared their annoying stories...

More revelations about spending at RTE this morning. They’re due before the Oireachtas media committee at 1.30 pm today. Sean Defoe, Newstalk’s Political Correspondent joined Andrea with the latest...

Andrea was joined by Rocco who got in touch with the show to hear his story as to why cannabis as to why he grows cannabis for personal use...

Irish Rail's Barry Kenny answered listeners travel questions...

Minister for Housing, Darragh O’Brien is a Malahide local. He joined Andrea to discuss the housing in North county Dublin.

Malahide boasts an abundance of pubs and restaurants. So how does a small village punch so high when it comes to entertainment and hospitality? Andrea spoke to the owner of Gibney's, Tony Gibney, Senior Executive Officer for Tourism Development for Fingal Council, Declan Power and owner of Bon Appétit, Toro Tapas Bar and the Ribeye Steakhouse in Malahide, Oliver Dunne.

Upon her arrival in Malahide Andrea met Michael Place the owner of Toots, the Malahide road train. Andrea took a tour of Malahide on Toots and chatted to Michael about what Malahide has to offer.

4th of July marks American Independence Day. Andrea was joined by Vanessa Ridder and Brady Chamberlain from School of Rock, a music group from the U.S whose 50 members have made a trip to Dublin. Andrea was also joined by American callers to hear how they are celebrating.

As part of Newstalk's Summer Tour Andrea was joined in Malahide by presenter of Alive and Kicking, Claire McKenna, Newstalk reporter, Henry McKean and Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Fingal, Louise O’Reilly She asked the north county Dublin locals what are the best things about living in the area?

Four in ten people in the EU think the most important role of a woman is to take care of her home and family. That’s according to new research undertaken by the European Commission, who are launching an EU-wide social media campaign tackling gender stereotypes. Andrea spoke to callers to hear their opinions on the new research.

With the school holidays kicking off today, is there pressure on children to always be doing something? Are kids able to be bored anymore? Andrea was joined by, Child and Adolescent Psychoanalytical Psychotherapist, Colman Noctor, Paenting life coach, Laura Guckian and callers.

Rachel got in touch with the show due to her hotel in Dublin cancelling her accommodation in Dublin for Taylor Swift and relocated her over 10km from the city center. Daniel and Chloe also got in touch with similar issues. Sinead Ryan, presenter on The Home Show on Newstalk joined Andrea on the show to discuss…

Several fans were ejected from Croke Park after a brawl broke out between supporters of Armagh and Monaghan. A video of the fighting was widely shared online over the weekend. The GAA has warned that Hill 16 could be converted to seating if fighting continues. Should Hill 16 be converted to seating? Andrea spoke to callers to hear their opinions.

Do we prioritize tourists too much over locals? Census figures show that Dingle is the town with the oldest population in Ireland and young families are being out-priced from buying where they’re from. Andrea was joined by Fianna Fáil Councillor in Dingle Breandán Fitzgerald and callers to discuss being priced out of Dingle...

Our summer memories series returns where we chat with some well-known faces and reminisce over those long summer days!  Today FM Presenter Alison Curtis joined Andrea in studio...

Andrea Gilligan received an email from a listener asking if you’re using someone’s house as your free airbnb, should you bring a gift when visiting? So what do you think? Andrea was joined by callers to discuss...

Yesterday was another day of revelations from RTÉ as the controversy deepens. RTÉ management was before the Public Accounts Committee and I think it is fair to say it didn’t reflect well on them. They have been accused of using a “slush fund” to spend €275,000 on corporate hospitality in Japan and Spain and on Irish Rugby Football Union tickets. Andrea Gilligan was joined by taxpayers to discuss w...

One in seven people want e-scooters banned altogether. A survey by iReach Insights on behalf of Aviva Insurance also revealed about a quarter of us think e-scooters should have to pay tax and insurance regardless of how quick they can go. Andrea was joined by listeners to discuss…

Would you offer your teenager €2000 to stay away from booze? Irish Independent Columnist Mary McCarthy has an article today detailing her plans to offer her 14-year-old son this deal if he doesn’t drink until he’s 18. Andrea Gilligan was joined by Mary McCarthy, Niamh and Patricia to discuss…

Women4Election yesterday announced their new CEO as Brian Sheehan and it caused a huge backlash online. Is it really a good idea for Women4 Election, an organisation that helps women get elected to the local and national government, to hire a man in their most senior role? Andrea Gilligan was joined on Lunchtime Live by Fine Gael Senator Regina Doherty, Linda, John and more to discuss...

Two of this weekend's big All-Ireland quarter finals will be shown only on GAA GO. Saturday's double-header will be broadcast exclusively on the streaming platform. Kerry vs Tyrone and Armagh vs Monaghan will not be on terrestrial television and will be behind the paywall instead. Despite having played five championship games, Kerry's clash with Clare was the only time they’ve been broadcast on li...

Lewis Capaldi announced this week that he’s taking a break from touring to focus on his mental and physical well being. He spoke about getting diagnosed with Tourettes last year, and how he has struggled with the impact it’s had on him. Tourette’s syndrome is a nervous system disorder that causes repetitive movements, sounds, or tics that cannot be easily controlled. James MacInerney, Make Up Arti...

Galway County Council are considering a proposal to ban smoking in designated outdoor dining areas across the county. What do you think? Should smoking be banned in outdoor dining areas? Would you like to see this be considered nationwide?

Childcare providers from across the country are protesting in Dublin today about funding and fees. They’re saying the sector is in crisis and if something doesn’t change soon, a lot of them will have to close. How hard is it to get childcare in Ireland? When did you put your child on the waiting list? Andrea was joined by Paula Donohoe is the owner of Clever Cloggs Creche in Ballyconnell, John, ow...