Lunchtime Live

How powerful can branding be?

28 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

He may be legally and constitutionally barred from serving a third term in office, but that hasn't stopped Donald Trump putting ‘TRUMP 2028’ red c...

Should we be trialing free public transport?

28 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As rail fare and zonal adjustments come into effect today from Irish Rail, including Leap Cards becoming available over a wider area, we’re asking t...

Could Ireland host EuroPride 2028?

28 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Clare and Limerick are teaming up in a bid to host EuroPride, Europe's most significant LGBT+ event, in 2028.If they are successful, Ireland would pla...

The Pod Squad: Good Hang

28 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Pod Squad!We review podcasts every week so you always have something new to listen to.Today FM’s Shelly Gray and 98fm’s Russell Alf...

Should Gardaí have subsidised housing?

28 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Should Gardaí receive financial assistance to purchase homes given the current housing crisis?Members of the Gardaí Representative Association at th...

Ask Me Anything: Caver

25 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For this week’s Ask Me Anything, Philip Thornton from the DCU Caving Club joins Andrea to answer any of your questions when it comes to being a cave...

Ireland to get a national winter sports arena!

25 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Plans have been unveiled for a winter sports arena in South Dublin. The proposed €190 million development in Cherrywood will include two Olympic-siz...

Should a bride wear make-up on their wedding day? 

25 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For most brides-to-be, hair and make-up is a big part of the preparation before walking down the aisle. One American woman recently caused a bit of a ...

Do Gen Z need social skills classes?

25 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

International accountancy firm Forvis Mazars has announced a new course in social skills for its Gen Z employees, which will simulate client meetings ...

Regional Roundup with Shane Beatty

25 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Breakfast Briefing Presenter Shane Beatty joins Andrea with plenty of stories from around the country this week!

Have you been affected by hospital appointment cancellations?

25 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nearly 300,000 hospital appointments were cancelled across the country last year – an average of more than 772 every day. That number is growing, ev...

The Home Squad: Paint

24 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s Home Squad time, and today we’re talking paint with Roisin Lafferty, Founder & Creative Director of Roisin Lafferty Designs & & ...

Alcohol Loyalty Card Discounts

24 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Government is set to crack down on customers using supermarket loyalty cards to get discounts on alcohol.  While existing laws ban custo...

Sinn Fein Calls For Endometriosis Treatment Centre

24 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sinn Féin is calling for a dedicated treatment centre for endometriosis, a condition that impacts 1 in 10 women. Andrea speaks to Senator Maria McCor...

People Pleasing

24 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you a people pleaser at the expense of your own happiness and wellbeing? Andrea speaks to Brendan Kelly, Psychiatrist and others about the phenome...

Irish MEP Calls On EU To Ban Airlines Charging Parents Fees To Sit Beside Children

24 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Some airlines offer free seating for under-12s once an adult has paid for a seat. Andrea asked should this be law across all airlines?

Should loud public transport conversations face fines?

23 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Should we introduce fines for people who conduct loud conversations on public transport?In France, a man was recently fined €200 for using his speak...

Reasons to be Happy: Hozier, YouTube Turns 20, Fungie

23 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Should religious sacrament preparation be taken out of schools?

23 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Most teachers think schools should not prepare pupils for church sacraments.That is according to a survey by the Irish National Teachers’ Organisati...

Making Babies: Barriers when trying to conceive

23 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Every Wednesday afternoon, we’ll be talking Making Babies.Andrea will be joined by Professor Shane Higgins, Master of the National Maternity Hospita...

Why is Ireland experiencing a gold rush?

23 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ireland is seeing a surge in gold investment, driven by economic uncertainty, inflation fears, and a growing desire for financial security.Andrea is j...

Do we want celebrities to make political statements?

23 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sharon Osbourne has called for Kneecap’s US work visas to be revoked…At the end of their Coachella set, they put pro-Palestinian messages up on th...

Ask the Expert: Tattoos & Tattoo Removal

22 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For this week’s Ask the Expert, Andrea is joined by Adam Buckley, Tattoo Artist in Wildcat Tattoos and Matt Noble, Senior Laser Technician at Dundru...

What to do with leftover Easter chocolate

22 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re like Andrea and somehow have a lot of leftover Easter chocolate in the house – we're here to help!What recipes can you make out of them?...

Is Ireland still a Catholic country?

22 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With the recent death of Pope Francis, we're asking: does it still matter to people in Ireland — and is Ireland still a Catholic country?Whether it ...

How water-saving devices can also save you money!

22 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

According to new research, making changes to conserve water will lessen those energy bills...Fitting water-saving devices in your home could save you ...

How I Live Well: Reflexology

22 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s How I Live Well time! Where someone joins to discuss what they do to improve their life…This week, Andrea is joined by Trish Greene, the Dubl...

Are you worried about safety on buses?

22 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dublin Bus services have been withdrawn from the Mountjoy Square area of Dublin after a bus driver was threatened by a man holding what appeared to be...

The Home Squad: Summer-ready gardens!

17 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With the weather (sometimes!) improving, you will probably be looking to get your garden summer-ready.Well, the Home Squad are here to help you regain...

Can we actually change our personality?

17 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Can we actually change who we are? Is it possible to reshape your personality?Psychologist Dr. Brent Roberts is known for his research on personality ...

Will a resolution be reached with Castletown House?

17 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Castletown House, the large public land around Celbridge and Leixlip, is still caught in a battle between the locals and the OPW.There has been a long...

Could you be living with financial dysmorphia?

17 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever heard of financial dysmorphia?A lot of us wish we were better with our finances then we are, but could you be living with this without r...

Women not dating single dads in fear of being ‘wicked stepmother’

17 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Stepmothers are portrayed negatively in more than two-thirds of films, a study has found. Does this affect dating? Are women avoiding single fathers a...

Will a hotel guest tax hurt tourism?

17 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A tax on hotel guests is planned by four Dublin councils...Dublin City Council, Fingal and South Dublin county councils have all signed up to the prop...

Is wine in a can the next big thing?

16 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Aldi is starting to sell wine in aluminum bottles; would you drink it?It has a smaller carbon footprint than glass and could get cold a lot quicker to...

Reasons to be Happy: The Perfect Day, Cinderella Partying, Goonies

16 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

How to deal with guilt when moving away from home

16 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we're talking about something many people experience, but rarely discuss: the guilt that comes with moving away from home. Whether it’s for c...

Making Babies: Having Difficulty Conceiving

16 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Every Wednesday afternoon, we’ll be talking Making Babies.Andrea will be joined by Professor Shane Higgins, Master of the National Maternity Hospita...

Do Irish people not shower enough?

16 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do we shower enough? One Spanish TikToker who spent time living in Ireland was astonished at how little we bathe our children and ourselves!Nacho Barr...

Do we need greater pay transparency?

16 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

From next year, a new EU directive on pay transparency is set to come into force in June, where employers will no longer be able to ask job candidates...

Ask the Expert: Hay Fever

15 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hay fever, or allergic rhinitis, affects around 1 in 4 people in Ireland: roughly 1.25 million individuals, including many children. With symptoms pea...

Do we seek out enough fun?

15 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How much fun do you inject into your life?Apparently 89% of Irish people feel they are just “going through the motions”.Joining Andrea to discuss ...

Are free HRT delays insulting to women?

15 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Women using HRT won’t be reimbursed despite the fact that the medication was supposed to be made ‘free’.Free HRT was supposed to come into effec...

Should there be consumer protection for concerts?

15 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A Senator in Limerick is calling for consumer protection for concert tickets if an artist fails to fulfill their onstage commitments.Fine Gael Senator...

How I Live Well: Pinball

15 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s How I Live Well time! Where someone joins to discuss what they do to improve their life…Pinball has seen a passionate revival in recent years...

Would you go on holiday to the United States?

15 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The number of people travelling from Ireland to the United States fell by 27 per cent in March when compared to the same month last year, figures show...

Ask the GP with Dr Niall Breen

14 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

McIlroy wins the Masters! - Henry McKean Reports

14 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Celebrations went on late into the night last night in Holywood after Rory McIlroy became the first Irish man to win the US Masters, and the 6th ever ...

Does a delay in the living wage increases make sense?

14 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Future increases in the national minimum pay for workers could be put back due to global economic insecurities. The living wage plan, as well as pensi...

Is this all-female Blue Origin space trip a waste of money?

14 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Jeff Bezos’ latest Blue Origin space expedition lifts off, carrying an all-female crew: which includes pop star Katy Perry.It's a landmark tr...

The Pod Squad: When Banksy Comes to Town

14 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Pod Squad!We review podcasts every week so you always have something new to listen to.Newstalk’s Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly ...

Should we be embracing public social spaces?

14 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There has been plenty of talk over the last number of weeks about people socialising on Drury Street.But, should we be embracing this sort of socialis...

Ask Me Anything: Superbike Champion

11 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For this week’s Ask Me Anything, Kevin Keyes, Irish & British Superbike Champion, joins Andrea to answer any of your questions when it comes to ...

Do you have a social media account for your dog?

11 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today marks World Pet Day, and surprisingly, one in ten Irish dogs have a social media account…Do you have one?Joining Andrea to discuss is 98fm Pro...

Should cinema entry and age ratings get more strict?

11 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

According to the Irish Film Classification Office (IFCO), they have received complaints of children as young as three being admitted to movies in Lime...

Is Ryanair’s baggage policy deceptive?

11 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ryanair’s baggage policy has long been a point of contention for travelers across Europe. With strict limits on free carry-on items and added fees f...

Regional Roundup with Shane Beatty

11 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

From a budgie in a beer garden to Turkey hotel heroics, Breakfast Briefing Presenter Shane Beatty joins Andrea with plenty of stories from around the ...

Young people opting to apply for social housing - what can be done?

11 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Apparently, young people think they’ve more hope of getting a council house, than ever being able to afford one themselves.How has the housing situa...

The Home Squad: Estimating Costs

10 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When you’re looking to buy a home, how can you estimate what the costs will be to do it up during a viewing?Well, the Home Squad are here to help yo...

Do girls trips always end in drama?

10 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When you go on a girls-only trip, is it incident free? Or, just like the three women in ‘The White Lotus’, does it descend into drama and disaster...

Should we have open access to university?

10 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

People Before Profit-Solidarity TD Paul Murphy has suggested that there should be open access to university.That means that he wants degrees to be mad...

Ireland to have its first Fashion Week!

10 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Move over Paris and Milan, it’s Ireland’s turn!This October, the very first Irish Fashion Week takes place.Coming from the mind of Irish entrepren...

What (not) to do at an office meeting

10 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Chief Executive of JP Morgan has ordered his staff to stop reading emails when other people are talking…It is something we have all experienced ...

Is ADHD being overdiagnosed?

10 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With rising diagnosis rates, there’s growing debate about whether ADHD is being accurately identified or misdiagnosed in Ireland.Minister Mary Butle...

How to make the most out of your barbeque!

09 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This good weather has us naturally excited for the summer, and although we’re not quite there yet, it's not too premature to get the barbecues out!W...

Reasons to be Happy: Riverdance, Cinema Tickets, Fashion Week

09 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Why do we love celebrity feuds?

09 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Good news this week for all of us that have been worried - Madonna has said she and Sir Elton John have "buried the hatchet" and put an end to their d...

How did Ryanair lose a wheelchair?

09 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Aine got in touch with the show about an issue she is dealing with.Ryanair has supposedly lost her nephew’s wheelchair. He is paralyzed fro...

Making Babies: Ovulation and Sex

09 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Every Wednesday afternoon, we’ll be talking Making Babies.Andrea will be joined by Professor Shane Higgins, Master of the National Maternity Hospita...

Should there be separate bathing areas for men and women?

09 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the good weather, the question can pop up: is there a need for separate mens and womens bathing areas outdoors?Joining Andrea to discuss is Ciara T...

Will an Airbnb crackdown hurt tourism?

09 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

New laws to crack down on Airbnb-style accommodation have been delayed after a pushback from a number of Kerry ministers.They argue that the proposal ...

Should we celebrate breakups?

08 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Breakups are worthy of celebrating...That is according to Journalist and author Rebecca Reid, who joins guest host Anna Daly to discuss how she came t...

Ask the Expert: Podiatrist

08 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For this week’s Ask the Expert, guest host Anna Daly is joined by Podiatrist Niall Donohoe to answer any of your foot-related questions, and discuss...

Why has this Alzheimer’s drug not been approved?

08 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A drug designed to slow down cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s, Kisunla, has so far been turned down for approval by the EU.This has led to huge frus...

Should things be brought back from extinction?

08 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Scientists have brought back Dire Wolves from the dead in the world's first-ever de-extinction project…Dire Wolves were large, white-coated canines ...

How I Live Well: Horse Riding

08 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s How I Live Well time! Where someone joins to discuss what they do to improve their life…This week, guest host Anna Daly is joined by John O’...

What’s your experience of taxis in Ireland?

08 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Concerns about overcharging or issues with fares accounted for more than half of all complaints involving taxis to the National Transport Authority la...

Ask the GP with Dr Nina Byrnes

07 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Nina Byrnes, GP at Generation Health Medical Clinic joined Andrea Gilligan to tackle your medical queries…

What should you do if you find an artefact?

07 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

An early Medieval brooch-pin, dating from the 8th or 9th century, was discovered during the beginning phases of the Adare Bypass construction last yea...

Are sentences too lenient for rapists?

07 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sophie Brady and her sister’s abusers recently heard their sentencing after subjecting the two sisters to horrific abuse when they were children.Dav...

How did this 19-year-old become a homeowner?

07 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’re well aware of the difficulties and many hurdles it can take to become a homeowner. The average age for first time buyers is now 36. But, for o...

The Pod Squad: Icebergs with Kemah Bob

07 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Pod Squad!We review podcasts every week so you always have something new to listen to.Broadcaster Pádraig Wilson McCarthy and Laura Mu...

Kids as young as 6 are watching porn on phones

07 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

“Children as young as six have been exposed to porn and they’ll never be the same. Those kids become a lot more aggressive to other kids in school...

Ask Me Anything: Ghost Writer

04 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For this week’s Ask Me Anything, Sue Leonard, Ghost Writer and Author, joins Andrea to answer any of your questions!

Wish Week: Emma’s Story

04 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week is Wish Week on Newstalk, and right across the station we have been hearing about the amazing families who have had their wishes granted wit...

Should rich people be taxed for flying?

04 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Rich people should cut back on flying and allow poorer families to take the form of travel, all with the intention of cutting overall emissions global...

Are we too obsessed with self help?

04 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We live in a world of self-help and healing, but what happens when it goes too far? That’s what happened with Andrea’s guest who once struggled wi...

Regional Roundup with Shane Beatty

04 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

From Waterford blaas to sextuplet lambs, Breakfast Briefing Presenter Shane Beatty joins Andrea with plenty of stories from around the country this we...

Only half of dads take full paternity leave - why?

04 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It has been reported that only half of fathers take paternity leave, with income concerns a 'significant barrier'.Data shows that only a quarter of fa...

The Home Squad: Knowing what to throw out and keep

03 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re in the mood for a bit of spring cleaning - it can be hard to decide what things in the house to keep, and what to let go of.Well, the Home...

Why is Cork’s English Market so successful?

03 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Earlier this month, plans to redevelop Dublin's Victorian Fruit and Vegetable market at St Mary’s Lane were confirmed.So, why does this market need ...

Does Cork City need Safety Wardens?

03 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Four Safety Wardens will be starting their work this summer in Cork.But, why are they needed?To discuss, Andrea is joined by Cork Business Association...

Has work dress code become too relaxed?

03 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Host of the Home Show, Sinead Ryan, spoke with Newstalk Breakfast earlier on how dressing well in the office has become a lost art…Is it true? Have ...

Why is the Irish passport so powerful?

03 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Irish passport is now considered one of the strongest in the world, offering visa-free access to over 191 countries.This recognition highlights Ir...

Cork water issues - what’s going on?

03 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

An issue that has been spoken about a few times on the show is the state of some water supplies in the country. And somewhere that is felt quite deepl...

Clare farmers unhappy with Cliffs of Moher land purchases

02 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The compulsory purchase of land around the Cliffs of Moher has sparked controversy with local farmers, who claim they have been bullied and intimidate...

Reasons to be Happy: Solo Travel, Irish Soil, Cruel Intentions

02 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Is customer service dead?

02 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is customer service becoming a dying art?The over reliance on chatbots and these ‘automated messages’ has a lot of people around the country pulli...

Making Babies: Preparing Your Body

02 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Every Wednesday afternoon, we’ll be talking Making Babies.Andrea will be joined by Professor Shane Higgins, Master of the National Maternity Hospita...

Do you live with tinnitus?

02 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Living with tinnitus can be a challenging and often invisible experience, affecting daily life in ways many don’t understand.Joining Andrea to discu...