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October 7 · 8 min
Reasons to be Happy: Porridge, Car Singing, Pussy Cat Dolls
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…
October 7 · 20 min
Why graduate nurses are uncertain about their future
Many graduate nurses say they're facing uncertainty over their future, as they're currently in limbo without permanent contracts from the HSE. One of those is Fiona Gilmar from Dundalk Institute of Technology. She joins Andrea to discuss. Also joining is Tony Fitzpatrick, INMO Director of Industrial Relations.
October 7 · 7 min
Making Babies: Mental Health
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 minding your mental health during pregnancy.
October 7 · 7 min
Will new clamping rules ruin an upcoming wedding?
Lorna McEvoy is due to be married next year. Apart from the usual jitters before the big day, she is stressed that her wedding guests will be clamped… This comes as clamping measures have been introduced in a residential estate in Seven Mills in Dublin 22. Lorna joins Andrea to discuss.
October 7 · 6 min
Flasher in Tralee - Sinead Kelleher’s experience
Do you feel safe going for walks? Sinead Kelleher, Journalist with the Kerryman and Independent.ie, wrote a piece about an incident she had with a flasher during a walk on Sunday... She joins Andrea to discuss this experience.
October 7 · 20 min
Are you happy with Budget 2027?
After all of the announcements made yesterday for Budget 2027, what do you think about it? Are there things that benefit you, or was there more that could have been done? Andrea is joined by listeners to hear their thoughts.
October 6 · 13 min
Don’t Miss: War, Unabomber, Rory O’Hanlon
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: HBO Max
October 6 · 19 min
Do we need stricter legislation for rickshaws?
Dublin City Council passed a motion calling for the regulation and urgent action on rickshaws in the city. Fine Gael’s Danny Byrne spoke on Newstalk Breakfast this morning, and said that all motorised rickshaws need to be licensed and insured like cars and motorbikes. So, should we implement legislation and regulations around rickshaws? Joining Andrea to discuss this is Conor Faughnan, Independent Motoring Expert with Car Zone, as well as listeners.
October 5 · 8 min
Ask the Medic with Dr Niall Breen
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!
October 5 · 9 min
Phone calls - do you love them or hate them?
Are you constantly on the phone, or do you actively avoid phone calls and baulk if somebody rings you? A recent piece in the Guardian newspaper looked at how people living away rely on long phone calls to stay connected, so where do you lie on this? Are you a texter or a talker? Joining Andrea to discuss is Irish Examiner Columnist Jane Cowan, Journalist and Columnist for the Irish Independent Mary Kenny and Newstalk’s Tech Correspondent, Jess Kelly.
October 5 · 21 min
Do we need to change the rules around Power of Attorney?
Are the legal rules around a Power of Attorney order too difficult? Independent Senator Gerard Craughwell thinks so, saying that the current process is too complex for the average person, and is too expensive for most people… Gerard joins Andrea to discuss this further, as well as Áine Hynes, Solicitor with St. John’s Solicitors and listeners.
October 5 · 10 min
Have you been affected by dyslexia?
October marks Dyslexia Awareness Month, so we want to hear about people who have dyslexia. Rosie Bissett, CEO of Dyslexia Ireland joins Andrea to discuss and Aoife Kilkelly, an entrepreneur from Galway joins to share her experience.
October 5 · 10 min
How do you get a mortgage for the first time?
In order to buy a home, you’ll need to borrow money and get a mortgage, but how does this process work? Conor McGowan, Managing Director of Finance Solutions, which is Ireland’s biggest mortgage broker joins Andrea to discuss and answer your questions!
October 5 · 20 min
What do you think about the teachers' strike?
Primary and secondary teachers across the country began work to rule today in a dispute over public sector pay. The unions say the Government has failed to engage seriously in a new pay deal since the previous public sector agreement expired on June 30th. A full strike is planned for Wednesday October 14th, which would close all schools. Are you currently striking? Are your children's teachers striking? What do you think of it all? Joining Andrea to discuss is Eoin Dolan, Principal of Mother of Divine Grace National School in Finglas, as well as listeners.
October 2 · 21 min
Ask Me Anything: Henry McKean
For this week’s Ask Me Anything, Newstalk’s Henry McKean joined Andrea to answer your questions about being a radio reporter!
October 2 · 9 min
What is proper black tie etiquette?
Newstalk is heading to the IMRO awards tonight and getting all done up! But, getting ready for a black tie ball is no mean feat. Stylist Lorna Weightman and Menswear owner Louis Copeland join Andrea with their advice on black tie etiquette…
October 2 · 10 min
Are horses treated well enough in Dublin city?
Content Creator Holly Carpenter shared a bizarre experience on her social media last night, where a loose horse was standing alone on her street! Is there any issue with how horses are treated in this city? Martina Kenny, Co-Founder of My Lovely Horse Rescue, Fianna Fail Councillor and Chair of the Animal Welfare Oversight Committee, Deirdre Heney and more also join to discuss.
October 2 · 18 min
Would a sunbed ban break EU rules?
For a long time, the Government has been attempting to ban sunbeds, there are already restrictions on under 18s using them, but many believe it is not enough. According to the Irish Cancer Society, if you use a sunbed even one time, your risk of melanoma goes up by almost 30% and your risk of being diagnosed with melanoma before you are 50 years old goes up by 75%... The Irish Independent has discovered that the European commission is concerned the Government's proposed ban on commercial sunbed use could be contradictory to EU rules. Joining Andrea to discuss this is Professor Anne Marie Tobin, Consultant Dermatologist at Tallaght Hospital, Karrieann McDonnell, Personal Trainer from County Clare and Shirley McEntee, who was diagnosed with cancer 10 years ago after using sunbeds…
October 2 · 12 min
Regional Roundup with Holli Breslin
Content Creator Holli Breslin joined Andrea with a roundup of some of the stories from across the country this week!
October 2 · 11 min
Quantity Surveyor Patricia Power on her serious house fire
What would you do if you woke up to the smell of smoke? Quantity Surveyor Patricia Power had a serious house fire this week, and joins Andrea to discuss what happened…

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