Lunchtime Live

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.

We’ve decided to do a deep dive on some of our favourite albums to explore the stories behind them. What did the artists really think of each other? Where did the inspirations from the songs come from? Joining Andrea to discuss is Alan Buckley from the Irish Rock ‘N’ Roll Museum Experience, who’s going to talk through the life and work of The Strokes!

There’s growing pressure on the FAI to boycott the Ireland v Israel football match after two major figures in Irish football, Brian Kerr and Louise Quinn, joined a campaign for the Nations League games not to be played. The FAI says it has no choice, and that refusing to play would seriously damage Irish football. So, should Ireland be refusing to play the game? If it goes ahead, will you watch it...

Professor Shane Higgins, Consultant Obstetrician & Gynecologist at the National Maternity Hospital joins Andrea this week to discuss the 20 week scan.

With hospital goers around the country spending a whopping 17 million euro on car parking charges, callers chat to Andrea about the additional parking expenses when going to hospital.

For this week’s Ask the Expert, Andrea is joined by Katie Mugan Lactation Consultant, Breastfeeding & Formula Feeding Specialist to answer any of your breastfeeding questions!

Many people will have flocked to the cinema this weekend to see the Devil Wears Prada 2, and you might have spotted some very stylish outfits, including gloves by Irish Designer Paula Rowan! Paula joins Andrea to discuss. Image: 20th Century Studios

Ahead of the Ryder Cup at Adare Manor in Limerick next September, some local residents are up in arms after the allocation of tickets... 1,500 complimentary passes have been handed out, but these are only for people living in the postcode, rather than the Parish of Adare. Andrea is joined by Bridie Collins, Fianna Fáil Councillor for the area and listeners to discuss this.

Labour Councillor Alison Field has been fighting for a suitable school place for her son James, who has autism. Despite assessments confirming James' needs, suitable schooling options are either unavailable or oversubscribed… Now, she’s decided to take her fight to the European Parliament. Alison joins Andrea to discuss.

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: NEON

James Geoghegan, Fine Gael TD for Dublin Bay South, is today introducing a Bill to significantly expand and streamline the use of CCTV across Dublin. Do you agree with this, or is it considered an invasion of people’s privacy? Joining Andrea to discuss is Willie White, Artistic Director at the Dublin Theatre Festival and listeners.

For this week’s Ask Me Anything, Dr Daryl Hendley Rooney, Museum Curator at the Little Museum of Dublin, joins Andrea to answer any of your questions around being a Museum Curator! Image: Little Museum of Dublin

While it’s customary to see people eat on their own around town, where do we stand about a night in the town with only ourselves as company? Would we rather be surrounded or do we embrace the table reservation for one? Would you go for a drink or dinner on your own? Joining Andrea to discuss this is Lise Hand, Journalist and Commentator, as well as listeners.

Around 26,000 people have applied for HSE funding to take Saxenda, one type of weight loss drug, since 2023. But, if you’re already on weight loss medication - how has it affected you? Joining Andrea to discuss their experiences is Writer and Director Amanda Brunker, as well as listeners.

A number of residents who have installed EV charging bollards in Adamstown have been given notice to remove them, but why exactly? Joining Andrea to discuss is Derren Ó Brádaigh, Sinn Féin Representative for Lucan, Derek Reilly from Nevo.ie and Bhauna Rana, a resident who has been impacted by this.

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

First time buyers will now be able to borrow up to 5 times their salary to buy a home, under new proposals by Nua Money. This would be a change from the standard 4 times your salary, and would potentially return to Celtic Tiger lending patterns... So, is this a good move? Joining Andrea to discuss is Ray Cooke from Ray Cooke Auctioneers, Chrissy Hughes, who runs @firsttimebuyersireland on Instagra...

Inbuilt furniture is having a moment again, from fitted wardrobes and window seats to media walls, but when does it work, and when should you avoid it? This week, the Home Squad are here to discuss all about built-in spaces! Joining Andrea to discuss is Jenny Sheehan, Irish Examiner Columnist and former winner of ‘Home of the Year’ (@workerscottage on Instagram) and Jenny Butler from Jennifer Anne...

Oprah Winfrey has announced that she is coming to Dublin for a special event in the 3Arena. Would you be interested in going? Joining Andrea to discuss is Alexandra Ryan, CEO & Founder of Goss.ie and Norma Murphy, Co-Founder and Creative Director of ‘Up Close With’.

Once again, public transport options are limited for the bank holiday weekend. For DART users, there will be no dart from Connollly to Malahide to Howth, with a number of stations closed, and no additional buses being put on… Do these closures impact your weekend plans? Joining Andrea to discuss is Social Democrats TD for Dublin Bay North Cian O’Callaghan, Alex Garvey, Committee member of Dublin C...