Lunchtime Live

Earlier this week, footage emerged of former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern canvassing door to door. The footage, which has sparked controversy, shows Bertie sharing his views on immigration in Ireland. Regardless of the comments themselves, it raises a broader question for listeners: is it fair to record and release footage of someone without their consent? Andrea is joined by Barrister and Senior Counci...

With Eric Clapton ending his concert early after being struck by a vinyl record while performing in Madrid, we want to know: has concert etiquette gone to the dogs? Joining Andrea to discuss is Hothouse Flowers Musician and Broadcaster Fiachna Ó Braonáin, Claire Howlin, Assistant Professor in University College Dublin in Psychology and Newstalk’s Ciara Treacy.

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…

More than 200 websites targeting Irish consumers were identified as scams last year, including fake online stores and fraudulent loan providers falsely claiming regulation by the Central Bank of Ireland. Financial scams in Ireland have surged by 52% in just one year, highlighting the growing scale and sophistication of online fraud targeting consumers… Have you ever been scammed? What did you do a...

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 everything around monitoring fetal movement.

You may remember over the last number of months that Andrea has been speaking to Tony Murray and many parents like him talking about how they are worried about what will happen to their children with intellectual disabilities after they die... Sinéad McGrath from the Before We Die campaign joins Andrea to discuss as the group are doing an information event for parents.

Tipperary County Council has passed a motion calling for the abolition of the Universal Social Charge. USC was introduced as a temporary measure 15 years ago, so do we still need to be paying it? Joining Andrea to discuss is Independent Economist Jim Power, as well as listeners.

For this week’s Ask the Expert, Andrea is joined by Barry Kenny from Irish Rail to answer any of your train-related questions!

Author and baker Graham Herterich never loved the length of a novel but found his niche with culinary reads. He reads cookbooks for fun! Do you? Graham joins Andrea to discuss.

The National Ambulance Service personnel will stage a 24-hour strike today over pay disputes. Have you had an experience of calling an ambulance? Have they helped you? What do you think of this strike? Joining Andrea to discuss is Angie Baily, Fine Gael Councillor in Tralee, David Hall from Life Line Ambulances and listeners.

Knock Airport celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. What has the impact been on the people in the west of Ireland since? Joining Andrea to discuss is Joe Gilmore, Managing Director of Knock Airport, Paddy Judge, the pilot of the first commercial flight into Knock airport with Aer Lingus and Terry Riley, author of ‘On a Wing and a Prayer’.

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: Disney+

Dr Niall Breen from the Portmarnock GP Clinic joined Andrea Gilligan to tackle your medical queries.

For 40 years, The George has been at the heart of Dublin’s LGBTQ+ community and nightlife scene. As the iconic venue marks this major milestone, Andrea is joined by General Manager Daragh Flynn, Davina Devine and more to reflect on its history, its impact, and the memories made there over four decades.

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 first edition of Finance Matters, Andrea is joined by Paul Merriman of Ask Paul to discuss tackling your finances, and answer any of your questions!

For this week’s Ask Me Anything, Investigations Editor at the Sunday World, author and podcaster Nicola Tallant, joins Andrea to answer any of your questions about gangland journalism!

One of the most recognisable and loved voices on the planet, Sir David Attenborough, turns 100 today! How much of a fan are you? Have you ever met him? Joining Andrea to discuss is Éanna Ní Lamhna, Biologist, Environmental and Wildlife Consultant, Tina Claffey, Wildlife Photographer and listeners. Image: BBC

Ovarian cancer is often referred to as a ‘silent’ cancer, because its symptoms can be vague and easily mistaken for everyday issues. In Ireland, hundreds of women are diagnosed each year, often at a later stage… Joining Andrea to share her experience is listener Dee Flannelly, as well as Dr Claire Thompson, a Consultant Gynaecological Oncologist in the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital and R...

When is the right time to move home? This is a question facing many Irish emigrants, whether they be living in Sydney, Singapore or Seville - this decision is not one taken lightly... Mum of two, Andrea, has been documenting her family's move home from Australia on Tiktok (@homeandfaraway). Andrea is joined by listeners, including Andrea, to hear their stories…

Eamon Torsney from the Newstalk Newsroom joined Andrea with a roundup of some of the stories from across the country this week you might have missed!

With the rising cost of tickets, many people are missing out on sporting events and concerts… Have you missed out on any of these events due to ‘ticketflation’? Joining Andrea to discuss is Siobhan O’Neill Whyte from Mams.ie , as well as listeners.

The good weather is certainly returning, and hopefully here to stay, so it’s time to get the garden furniture out of the shed! This week, the Home Squad are here to discuss all things garden furniture. Joining Andrea to discuss is Jenny Sheehan, Irish Examiner Columnist and former winner of ‘Home of the Year’ (@workerscottage on Instagram) and Brian Burke, Woodie’s DIY & Garden Expert and RTÉ...

Andrea’s guest has been expected to pay €276.42 in custom’s charges for her own Kindle after leaving it in a hotel in London… Celeine joins Andrea to explain what happened, and Consumer Columnist with the Irish Examiner, Caitríona Redmond, joins to discuss.

Social Media Executives from platforms including TikTok and Snapchat faced questioning from TDs and Senators this morning over the measures they are taking to protect children online. The investigation’s aim is to establish whether so-called “dark patterns” are being used to discourage users from opting out of recommender systems based on the profiling of their data and behaviour, in breach of EU...

With the Atlantic cruise ship suffering from an outbreak of hantavirus docking in Tenerife - how are locals feeling about it? Are you worried about hantavirus? Joining Andrea to discuss is local resident Dee Daniels and Andrew, AKA @The Knights-trider on Tiktok and Instagram.