Lunchtime Live

This week, The Home Squad returns here to chat about external doors!

Joining Andrea to discuss is Jenny Sheehan, Co-Host of ‘Rip it up: The Renovations Podcast’ (@workerscottage on Instagram) and Interior Stylist Sarah Doyle of Retwiggd.

A new documentary about neurodivergence will air later this evening. One of those featured is Saraid Greene, who was diagnosed with autism at 16 years of age, meaning up until then she didn’t have the support she would have needed.

She joins Andrea to discuss living with autism as a late diagnosed woman.

How big of a problem is trespassing for farmers? When people go onto their land with dogs, how much damage could occur from that?

Joining Andrea to discuss this is Denis Drennan from the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association, Jacqueline Hogge, Rural Affairs Investigative Reporter with the Farmers Journal and more.

Yesterday on the show, Andrea was joined by a listener to hear how she was scammed out of €1,100. Another listener got in touch, and joins Andrea to discuss her story of being scammed for €5,000…

We're doing 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 Blondie!

With the EU Presidency summit ongoing this week, the presence of Gardaí in Dublin can be felt now more than ever. Do you feel safer than you have in the past in the city, and should we have a similar level of presence around the year?

Andrea is joined by listeners to discuss, as well as Newstalk’s Political Correspondent Seán Defoe for the latest updates on the summit.

Talks are ongoing to modify underage GAA games to make them more player friendly.

The changes are aimed to retain players between ages of 13 to 17, and include playing smaller-sided games, streaming different grades and making it a less competitive environment.

Is this something to be welcomed?

Joining Andrea to discuss is Michael Ryder, Chairman of Underage Clubs Galway and more.

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…

Listener Christine got in touch with the show about her experience of being scammed around Black Friday, and now she is out €1,100…

She joins Andrea to discuss what happened.

Every Wednesday afternoon, we’ll be talking Making Babies.

Andrea will be joined by Professor Shane Higgins, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at the National Maternity Hospital, 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 the contraceptive coil.

Since opening her salon in Ballymun in February, Eileen McHugh, Founder of Hair Together, has increased the hair training courses she offers by threefold.

These courses help young people in care, former prisoners and recovering addicts to gain confidence and expand their skillsets. She joins Andrea to discuss more.

Schools across Ireland have been emailed bomb threats, continuing the streak of disruptions after similar threats were sent to airports and media outlets.

Joining Andrea to discuss this is Principal of Mother of Divine Grace National School in Finglas Eoin Dolan, Principal at St. Patrick’s National School Rachel Harper, Fianna Fáil TD Shane Moynihan, Neuro Development Therapist and Founder of Cognikids Ollwyn Moran, Newstalk Reporter Emily Keegan and Defence and Security Analyst Declan Power.

For this week’s Ask the Expert, Andrea is joined by Ray Cooke from Ray Cooke Auctioneers to answer any of your property questions!

What's your budget for presents?

Whether you're in a new relationship or together for years, in a partnership presents matter, and Christmas can put a spotlight on that.

According to new research, couples tend to spend big at the beginning but 15 years in, their budget dwindles, and men typically spend more than women.

Joining Andrea to discuss this is Psychotherapist with Machna.ie, Dr Ray O'Neill and Agony Aunt for Evoke.ie, Tina Koumarianos.

Public sector pay deal talks are to resume at the Workplace Relations Committee today.

Though a pay increase offer of 10.5% is on the table, it is believed that Thursday's public sector strike will go ahead.

Should this deal be accepted?

Andrea is joined by listeners to discuss.

Last night, My Lovely Horse Rescue had a pony and three dogs stolen from them…

This is the third incident in recent months, following a break in to their charity shop last week, and the taking of another horse, Eleanor, a few months ago.

Martina Kenny, Co-Founder of My Lovely Horse, 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!

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The Sentencing Judge in Russell Brand’s trial said that the disgraced comedian had an “arrogant disregard for a woman’s right to say no”.

Mr Justice Bennathan said Brand believed he could act “how you liked and when you liked, unhindered by the rules by which decent people live”.

What do you think of the Judge’s comments?

Joining Andrea to discuss is Chief Executive Officer of the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre Rachel Morrogh, Founder and CEO of Beyond Surviving and a survivor of rape Ciara Mangan and more.

It’s time for Ask the Medic! Where an expert joins to answer any of your health-related questions.

This week, Andrea is joined by Dr Niall Breen from the Portmarnock GP Clinic to answer your medical questions!

Katie Wallace has recently graduated from TU Dublin after her and her family falling victim to homelessness, and spending the majority of her college experience living in BnB's and sleeping in friends' houses.

Katie joins Andrea to share her experience…

Over the weekend, Tánaiste and Minister for Finance Simon Harris announced that penalties would come in for those who treat the dole “as a way of life”.

He stated that at a time of full employment, it is unacceptable for people to receive benefits year after year, and called for people to balance their rights with responsibilities…

Do his comments go too far, or are they fair?

Andrea is joined by listeners to discuss.

Last week on the show, Andrea spoke with Senator Teresa Costello about the pain women experience due to getting the coil fitted, and calls for greater access to pain relief with this procedure.

Today, Andrea is joined by listeners to discuss the importance of this.

Buying a home involves lots of steps, and even after the bidding and going sale agreed, the property will need to be surveyed…

And, once you do secure a home, how do you properly get organised to move?

Wayne Bracken, Managing Director with Just Move Relocations joins Andrea to discuss and answer your questions!

For this week’s Ask Me Anything, Security Analyst, former Garda Sergeant and Co-Founder and CEO of Kowroo, Sheelagh Brady, joins Andrea to answer any of your questions about the work done by a Security Analyst!

Elton John has teamed up with CMAT for a new version of his festive hit single ‘Step Into Christmas’.   

But what are some of the best duets of all time?

Joining Andrea to discuss is Danny McElhinney, Music journalist with the Irish Mail on Sunday.

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here have been calls for pain relief to be offered to women who have the contraceptive coil fitted, saying women should not have to suffer unnecessarily to access contraception.

Do we need a better system for coil fittings?

Joining Andrea to discuss this is Specialist in Women’s Pelvic Health Physiotherapy from Women’s Health Dublin, Aoife Harvey, Fianna Fáil Senator Dublin South West, Teresa Costello and Wellness Coach and Content Creator Emma Kehoe.

Do you love your fake tan?

We tend to lather on a layer, but now stylist and entrepreneur Trinny Woodall has said that it's time to give it up!

She joins Andrea to discuss, along with Beauty Editor for Evoke.ie and The Irish Mail on Sunday, Laura Bermingham.

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

Andrea’s guest Jess yesterday had an unpleasant experience on her commute. Jess is visually impaired and suffers from endometriosis…

She joins Andrea to discuss, as well as Paddy Smyth, social media personality and advocate, Peter Gohery, Chair of Physical Impairment Ireland and Chairperson of Galway Disability Forum and listeners.

How much do doors contribute to the look of your home? Are they overlooked?

This week, The Home Squad are here to chat about doors and everything you should know about them!

Joining Andrea to discuss is Jenny Sheehan, Co-Host of ‘Rip it up: The Renovations Podcast’ (@workerscottage on Instagram) and Jenny Butler, Interior Architect & Design Director of Jennifer Anne Interior.

Last week on the show, Andrea spoke to Cheryl Rock about her experience travelling to Mexico for endometriosis treatment.

Today, Andrea is joined by Ciara Daly, who has recently travelled to Bucharest for endometriosis treatment, to discuss her experience.

A plan to revive town centres by turning empty shopfronts into new local businesses is being proposed by Minister of State for Retail, Alan Dillon.

Would this be helpful in your area?

Joining Andrea to discuss is Alan Dillon, Minister of State for Employment, Small Business and Retail and Fine Gael TD for Mayo, Róisín Murphy, Architect, College Lecturer and artist and Frank O'Connor from Derelict Ireland and FFUD Art.

Following on from yesterday’s discussion on the impact of broken and cracked footpaths, Andrea is joined by listener Aisling to discuss the incidents she and her mother have both had with footpaths in her area…

We're doing 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 work of the band Placebo!

Country singer Garth Brooks has announced that he will be playing 10 shows in Ireland next year across Cork, Belfast, Kilkenny, Limerick and Galway.

Are you a fan, are you planning to pick up tickets?

Andrea is joined by listeners to discuss.

An Aer Lingus flight from Dublin to Rome was diverted this morning after a bomb threat, landing in Paris with a military fighter jet escort…

This is the second day of bomb threats for flights in Europe.

Joining Andrea to discuss this situation is Sean Bell, former Fighter Pilot and Military Analyst and Eoghan Corry of Travelextra.ie.

Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary has called for a two drink limit to be implemented in airports.

Have you had alcohol interfere with your flying experience, and should the sky no longer be the limit?

Andrea is joined by listeners to discuss.

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…

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Plans have been announced to hire private security operatives to patrol Dublin City Centre. The move follows controversy last month over whether pension collections at the GPO are fuelling anti-social behaviour in the area.

Do we need more policing, and is this the way to go about it?

Andrea is joined by listeners to discuss.

Every Wednesday afternoon, we’ll be talking Making Babies.

Andrea will be joined by Professor Shane Higgins, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at the National Maternity Hospital, 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 you need to know about ultrasounds!