Newstalk

Lunchtime Live

Society EN ↓ 5486 episodes

Andrea Gilligan invites callers to have their say on the topics of the day - get in touch by emailing lunchtimelive@newstalk.com Listen and subscribe to Lunchtime Live on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. CONVERSATION THAT COUNTS | Ireland’s national independent talk station for news, sport, analysis and entertainment Listen to Newstalk at http://newstalk.com/listenlive | Download the GoLoud app now, the new home for Newstalk

Be sure to visit the podcast's website and support the creator: pscrb.fm

Author

Newstalk

Episodes

'Once they're 18 you lose everything' - Parents call for better services for children with disabilities 01.12.2023 15:18

Do children with disabilities get enough support when they turn 18?  Aisling and Lourdes are both mothers to teenagers with disabilities. They joined Andrea to discuss their experiences...

Office Christmas Parties: 'There's too many rules nowadays' 01.12.2023 17:27

It’s the 1st of December, Christmas is officially here. If you’re headed to your Christmas party tonight, we want to know if you love them or hate them. Andrea was joined by Ian O'Doherty, columnist with Irish Independent, Tina Koumarianos, Agony Aunt, Louisa Meehan, HR and Mediation expert with Woodview HRM and Newstalk's Cathal O'Sullivan to discuss...

'It's not a good year for Irish music' - Kiera Dignam remembers Shane MacGowan's 30.11.2023 5:40

The Pogues frontman and songwriter Shane MacGowan has died at the age of 65. Kiera Dignam, Christy Dignam's daughter joined Andrea on Lunchtime Live this afternoon...

Shane MacGowan 'will be remembered for his brilliant songwriting' 30.11.2023 31:43

The Pogues frontman and songwriter Shane MacGowan has died at the age of 65. His death was announced by his wife Victoria Mary Clarke this morning. MacGowan had suffered health issues in recent years and was only recently released from hospital after reportedly spending time in intensive care. Andrea was joined by broadcaster Dave Fanning, singer Mary Coughlan and more to remember the legendary si...

Newstalk's Irish Christmas Guide - Toys 30.11.2023 9:06

We have teamed up with Guaranteed Irish to bring you Newstalk’s Irish Christmas Guide. Over the next 4 weeks we'll feature ideas for gifting, decorations, and festive fare – all from Irish based businesses. Discover the best ideas to make Christmas all about supporting local enterprises, in association with guaranteedirishgifts.ie . This week we put our focus on festive toys. Andrea...

'There'll never be another like him' - Shane MacGowan Remembered 30.11.2023 28:50

The Pogues frontman and songwriter Shane MacGowan has died at the age of 65. His death was announced by his wife Victoria Mary Clarke this morning. MacGowan had suffered health issues in recent years and was only recently released from hospital after reportedly spending time in intensive care. Andrea Gilligan was joined by Dave Browne, Singer with Picturehouse, BP Fallon, Musician, Brian Warfield...

'My identity was stolen' - Listener at 'wits end' after Facebook profile hacked 29.11.2023 13:21

Grainne, a listener, got in touch with Lunchtime Live about an issue she wanted raise regarding her Facebook profile being hacked...

Patrick O'Donovan: Rioters should face tough financially penalties 29.11.2023 21:55

Junior Minister Patrick O’Donovan has told a Fine Gael parliamentary party meeting that those involved in the riots last week should be “punished financially” and have their welfare stopped.   He questioned whether any of the rioters worked saying that most of them were in bed when the rest of the country was up working to pay taxes for their lifestyle.  Should rioters have their so...

'It's unfair' - Woman calls for once-off disability payments for pensioners 29.11.2023 8:27

Antoinette, a listener, got in touch with Lunchtime Live about an issue she wanted raise regarding disability payments from this years Budget...

'It's fun but terrifying' - Why do we love scary reality TV shows 29.11.2023 10:32

Between Netflix’s Squid Game: The Challenge and I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here – contestants are putting themselves through absolute torture. But why do we enjoy watching people go through this?  Andrea was joined by TV Streaming Columnist for the Irish Independent Sheena McGinley and Psychiatrist Brendan Kelly to discuss...

'Absolutely ludicrous' - Senator slams plans to limit lay-bys to professional drivers 29.11.2023 17:54

Proposals by Transport Infrastructure Ireland will see lay-bys on Ireland's major roadways being used by professional drivers only. Is this the right move from TII? Will it effect private motorists?   Andrea was joined by Fianna Fáil Senator, Niall Blaney, Cllr PJ Ryan, Independent Councillor in Clare and others to discuss ... 

Should election posters be banned? 28.11.2023 15:57

Councillor Joe Leddin is campaigning for Limerick City to become an election poster free zone. With local elections, European Parliament elections, and the election of Limerick's first directly elected mayor on the horizon, is it time politicians change their method of campaigning?   Andrea Gilligan was joined by Limerick Cllr. Joe Leddin, Naas Cllr. Bob Quinn, Cllr. Shelly Herterich Qui...

'Swap, donate, rotate' - How to have a more sustainable Christmas 28.11.2023 7:51

Are you looking to have a more sustainable Christmas?    Do we make enough efforts to reduce or waste this Christmas?     Samantha Carter from Vision Ireland joined Andrea to discuss...

'Lack of support' for breastfeeding mothers in Ireland 28.11.2023 11:52

Is Ireland a good country to breastfeed in?  In a global report in to breastfeeding - Ireland achieved a mediocre ranking, coming 56th out of 100, placing it 10th out of 19 European countries who have completed the assessment.  What more can we do to help parents? Andrea was joined by Dr. Liz O’Sullivan, - Lecturer in Nutrition and Programme Chair of the BSc in Public Health Nutriti...

Calls for dedicated police force in Dublin 'a knee-jerk reaction' 28.11.2023 19:28

Since the rioting in Dublin last week there has been a lot of conversation about policing in Ireland.  Do the Gardai need to be more heavy handed? Do we need bodycams? Should there be more training for Gardaí?  Gary Gannon, Social Democrats TD in Dublin says there is a need for a dedicated Metropolitan Police force in Dublin.  What changes would you like to see in the Gardai?  ...

Ask the GP with Dr Nina Byrnes 28.11.2023 11:10

Dr Nina Byrnes joined Andrea Gilligan to tackle your medical queries...

Fermanagh pub's Christmas advert 'resonates with so many' 27.11.2023 7:41

Charlie’s Bar in Enniskillen unveiled its festive advert on Friday, which shows an older man with a sad expression on his face, walking through town alone until he enters the bar and is joined by a couple who sit, drink and talk with him.  Andrea was joined by Aoife Teague, who made and edited the ad for Charlie’s Pub and Neal Davies is the CEO of BBDO in Dublin...

Vigil held 'to express solidarity' with those impacted by Dublin Riots 27.11.2023 12:45

Trade unions will hold a vigil in Dublin city centre this afternoon in solidarity with the woman and children injured in Thursday’s stabbing attack and workers affected by the riots. Andrea was joined by Owen Reidy, General Secretary of ICTU, Cllr Donna Cooney, Green Party Councillor in Dublin and Dermot O’Leary from the NBRU...

Cut-the-Cost: How to get the most out of your Cyber Monday 27.11.2023 6:52

As the cost-of-living crisis continues to bite across the country, Newstalk is here to help with a new online series highlighting the best ways to save on your bills. Cut-the-Cost will offer tips and advice on how to save on everything from energy and the weekly shop to modern essentials like broadband and phone contracts. Caoimhseach Connolly, Newstalk Reporter has done the hard wo...

'They're not treating players like adults' - GAA club unveils strict rules for players 27.11.2023 13:01

A set of rules for a GAA Club in Ireland have been circulating online over the weekend and causing quite the stir in the GAA community. They were sent to players as part of player review meeting.   Tommy Rooney, GAA Correspondent with Off the Ball, Shairoze Akram and Tim Barry all joined Andrea to discuss...

Facial recognition technology 'not the asnwer' 27.11.2023 20:09

The Government is to fast-track and expand controversial new facial recognition technology following violent scenes in Dublin last week.   Justice Minister Helen McEntee will bring forward legislation to enable facial recognition technology to quickly prosecute offenders involved in violence and looting.    Would you like to see facial recognition technology laws fast-trac...

Ask Me Anything: Stunt Double 24.11.2023 7:37

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a stunt double in a movie or TV series? Today on Lunchtime Live’s ‘Ask Me Anything’ Andrea was joined by Niamh Hogan, stunt performer to find out...

Dublin Riots: 'Get out of the bus or we'll kill you' 24.11.2023 50:09

Three Garda cars, three buses and a Luas tram were set on fire as the city centre descended into chaos last night – with Gardaí attacked by rioters and shops looted. It comes after a five-year-old girl is “still in a very serious condition” in hospital this morning after yesterday’s attack outside a school on Dublin’s Parnell Square. Andrea was joined by listeners, locals and others working in the...

'You act with instinct' - Heroic Deliveroo rider stopped Parnell Square attacker with helmet 24.11.2023 13:30

A five-year-old girl is “still in a very serious condition” in hospital this morning after yesterday’s attack outside a school on Dublin’s Parnell Square. Andrea Gilligan was joined by Caoi Benicio, a Deliveroo rider who stepped in to stop the attacker yesterdat on Parnell Square. Anthony Boyle, a local man also joined the show...

USA Travel Tips: 'An amazing place' 23.11.2023 12:15

Michelle Walsh Jackson, Travel Expert and Ed Finn, Award winning travel journalist joined Andrea LIVE at the Friends Experience in Dublin to give their advice for travel to America...