Lunchtime Live
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'National legislation' needed to address increase in short-term lets
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Cork there are 14 times more short-term lets on Airbnb than rental homes available on Daft.ie. In Dublin it’s 6 times and in Galway there are 23 ...
Wexford mother on her experience of skin cancer
04 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Wexford woman Deirdre Bonass is using her experience of skin cancer to urge people to use sun factor. Deirdre is recovering from basal cell carcinom...
Is it ok to go on holidays without your children?
04 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This weekend is the August is the Bank Holiday weekend. Doubtless, many of you have made plans to head away for the weekend. Keith Walsh, Writer & B...
Should rewilding be allowed in historical sites like Trinity College?
04 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A picture posted online of the rewilded garden in front of Trinity College in Dublin has sparked a lot of discussion. One commentator said it makes Tr...
Are we seeing the death of TV?
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is TV still worth it? Irish consumers will spend 1.3 billion euros on streaming services this year – while another report in the UK shows that Broad...
Homeowners on the cost to upgrading their home
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A new survey has found that 64 percent of homeowners say cost is the main barrier to carrying out an upgrade to their home. It also found that 76 perc...
Why you should go to sleep at the same time every night
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What time do you go to sleep every night? A recent study by Kings College London found that even a 90-minute difference in the time you sleep can mass...
Are we at risk of losing our night-time economy?
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Musicians and stage crew working in Dublin city center say they’re worried that violence in the city will impact our nightlife. It comes after it wa...
Businesses on the cost of insurance
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Louise from Cool Running Events, James Coghlan of Astropark, and Linda Murray of Huckleberry’s Den joined Andrea Gilligan to discuss insurance premi...
Should health warnings be introduced on junk food?
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ten years ago a law was passed that compelled tobacco companies to print photographic health warnings on cigarette packets, now as we look set to intr...
Katie Mugan answers all your breastfeeding questions
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s World Breastfeeding Week. It’s a topic we cover regularly on this show, and when we do it always gets a huge response – from the lack of he...
Barnardos - Two-thirds worried about back to school costs
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s that time of the year again when thoughts turn to, back to school. A new survey from Barnardos shows that the average cost for a fourth-class...
Do we need more secondary schools in Dublin 8?
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Parents and public representatives in Dublin 8 are calling on the Department of Education to provide new secondary schools for the area to address the...
Young man blackmailed over nudes
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Andrea was joined by mental health campaigner Daragh Fleming because of something he is currently dealing with. Daragh explained to Andrea what hap...
Is the cost of food and drink stopping you going out?
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As we finally see some sun in Ireland during the tourist season, is the price of a nice meal out just too much to enjoy it? We often talk about the co...
Have you started using ChatGPT in work?
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
New research from Digital Insights has found that almost one in ten people are now using Chat GPT for work High-income owners are twice as likely ...
ESRI - Third of Irish people under 40 own their own home
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A shocking report by the ERSI showed that barely a third of Irish people under 40 own their own homes. With the cost-of-living crisis, the people be...
Do we always know when we're being influenced?
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Young people’s shopping habits are increasingly shaped by social media influencers, research shows. Almost two-thirds of 16 to 24-year-olds and a...
Cork Library closes following protests
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Cork City Library on Grand Parade decided to close to the public at 12.30 pm on Saturday following ongoing protests against LGBTQ+ material in Irish l...
Summer Memories with Sheila Flanagan
28 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our summer memories series returns where we chat with some well-known faces and reminisce over those long summer days! Author Sheila Flanagan joi...
Summer Memories with Anne Nolan
28 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our summer memories series returns where we chat with some well-known faces and reminisce over those long summer days! Singer and Nolan Sister, A...
Huge 'drop-off' in girls playing sport as the enter teenage years
28 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Here on Newstalk we have been covering the exclusive Newstalk poll carried out by Amárach which has found a clear divide when it comes to women’s a...
‘People aren't happy about it' - All-Ireland buzz gone due to condensed season
28 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is there a lack of buzz for the All-Ireland Football final as usual? On Sunday Dublin face Kerry in the All Ireland Senior Football Championship, it w...
‘Prison is tough’ - Former Mountjoy Governor defends modern prison facilities
28 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Prisoners have been transferred to the new Limerick Women Prison during the week. One of the main priorities for the Irish Prison Service in its state...
Noeline Blackwell: 'Long way to go' to address rape culture in Ireland
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Following on from conversations with Karen Harkin and Ciara Mangan, Andrea was joined by Noeline Blackwell, CEO of the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre to di...
Rape survivor Ciara Mangan: ‘I had to speak up’
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
28-year-old Ciara Mangan was raped by a work colleague at a house party ten years ago. Her rapist was jailed for seven years last week. Shane Noonan ...
Advertising 'has a huge role to play' in creating role models in society
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do advertisements reinforce gender roles and stereotypes? Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have backed a report which calls for media to show men coo...
'A remarkable artist' - Sinéad O'Connor Remembered
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There was collective shock across the globe yesterday when the sad news of the death of Singer Sinead O’Connor was announced, at just the age of 56....
'I just felt so alone' - Rape victim Karen Harkin speaks out after father is jailed
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Andrea Gilligan was joined on Lunchtime Live by Karen Harkin. Her father sentenced to 11 years with six months suspended for raping and sexually assau...
Ireland vs Canada: 'You can't rule out this Irish team'
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ahead of Ireland's second World Cup clash against Canada in Perth, Andrea was joined by Kathleen McNamee, Off The Ball and Presenter of the COYGIG Pod...
Flight Etiquette: 'Don't take your socks off!'
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is it ever OK to ask to swap seats, take off your socks or do basic body maintenance on a flight? Andrea was joined by Irish Independent journalist ...
Anti-social behaviour in Dublin City is 'out of control'
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Gardaí are investigating reports of two assaults in Dublin City Centre over the past 24 hours. The two separate incidents comes just days after an Am...
Secret bank account in relationships raises questions 'around trust'
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have a secret bank account? New research from Aviva shows that more than 1 in 10 adults in relationships have a bank or savings account that th...
'A crude measure': Age and BMI cut off for publicly-funded IVF criticised
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Couples getting publicly funded IVF will only be entitled to one round. They also won’t be eligible for it, if they’ve paid for more than one roun...
'We were engulfed in smoke' - Holidaymakers in Rhodes
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Greece carries out its biggest ever evacuation as wildfires rage on Rhodes. Thousands of people have been moved from villages and resorts on the islan...
Barbie superfan has 'around 700 dolls' in a dedicated room in her home
21 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The new Barbie film is out. The movie hit the big screen across Ireland today. Andrea was joined now by Dancer Adam Fogarty who is in the movie and B...
Brian Leddin: Ireland needs to address advertisement of cars amid climate crisis
21 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An almost constant cycle of car advertising on radio, TV and in podcasts flies in the face of the action that is needed to combat the climate crisis. ...
Taylor Swift: ‘You’d want to be going for dinner with her for that money’ - Andrea Gilligan
21 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Taylor Swift fans all over Ireland spent hours online yesterday attempting to get tickets to one of her shows next summer. However, for many by the ti...
'We need more Gardaí on the streets!' - Dublin City 'unsafe' due to anti-social behaviour
21 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you feel safe on the streets of our cities? Another vicious assault in Dublin on Wednesday night, this time on an American tourist outside his ho...
'Let's get behind the girls!' - Calls for more support of Irish Women's Team
20 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have the country got behind the Girls in Green enough? Anecdotally, there is hardly any flags or bunting to be seen. Would people even know the Irish ...
'We need more restrictions' on advertising of infant formula
20 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The new broadcasting authority, Comisiún Na Meán plans to further restrict the online advertising of baby formula. The World Health Organisation ...
County Clare ‘very much a destination for Irish people’
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
From the Cliffs of Moher to surfing in Lahinch and trad sessions in Doolin – there’s something for everyone in Clare, but how important is the tou...
'A completely unique dining experience' - Andrea visits Bunratty Castle
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lunchtime Live is LIVE from Co Clare as part of Newstalk's Summer Tour. As part of the trip to the west, Andrea took the opportunity to visit Bunratt...
Self-driving cars could be on our roads 'in the next 5 to 10 years'
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There is a fascinating amount of new businesses and industry in Clare. Andrea was joined LIVE in Shannon by Shannon Airport Director, Niall Kearns, S...
'There's a real sense of community' - Why is Clare so special?
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Music, surfing and matchmaking, all things that make Clare particularly special – but what else makes the county stand out? Andrea was joined by A...
‘On our shoulders they stand’ – Ireland’s first-ever players ready for ‘historic’ World Cup
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With just two days to go until Ireland kick off their World Cup campaign Down Under, Andrea was joined on Lunchtime Live by some of the women that got...
'It's not talked about enough' - Coping with Infertility
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week is Fertility Awareness Week. The World Health Organisation estimates that approximately 1 in 6 worldwide – experience infertility. But is ...
Wheelchair users put 'in complete danger' when navigating cluttered streets
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
New steel poles have been erected along Wickham Street in Limerick – with seemingly the only purpose being to hang flower baskets. It was an issu...
'We're in uncharted territory': Does extreme weather make you anxious?
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Europe is expected to hit even higher record tempterature today and the rest of this week. Parts of Spain went over 44 degrees yesterday, and some tou...
Those providing character references for rapists ‘have to be scrutinised’
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Last week Helen McEntee proposed that a person who provides a character reference for someone convicted of a sexual offence can be cross examined in c...
COYGIG: ‘You don’t have to wish to be a boy to be a professional footballer anymore’
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The 2023 Women's World Cup kicks off in Australia and New Zealand in just three days' time. Around 4,000 fans from Ireland are travelling to the tourn...
Irish greyhound industry in 'major decline'
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Youghal Greyhound Track is attracting an average attendance of just three members of the public at its twice-weekly meets. Is the interest in Greyh...
Being black is ‘a constant fight’ in Ireland
14 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What is the experience of being black and Irish? And how does it differ from the white experience? A Town Hall organised by Black & Irish tomorrow ...
Summer Memories with Brian Dowling
14 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our summer memories series returns where we chat with some well-known faces and reminisce over those long summer days! 98fm Presenter Brian Dowli...
‘We are stealing the future from our kids’ - Transport emissions continue to rise
14 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The latest report from the Environmental Protection Agency has revealed that transport emissions have risen by 6% in one year. What can we do to stop...
'We're behind the curve': What are the laws around sharing graphic footage online?
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On Monday Andrea spoke to Sandra Byrnes, foster-mum of Wassiou who died earlier this summer. And yesterday Andrea spoke to Magda, whose son was att...
Having a baby solo: 'I really always wanted a family'
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Many women these days are opting to have children alone. There is an array of reasons why a woman might choose assisted reproduction. Andrea was joi...
'A potentially damaging stereotype': Is Barbie a strong feminist icon?
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Greta Gerwig’s new Barbie movie hits our screens next week, with many lifelong fans already booking out cinemas nationwide. Journalist Mary Kenny ...
Smartphones ‘way too dangerous’ for use in primary schools
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Eight primary schools in Greystones in Co. Wicklow have pledged to ban smart phones. The scheme has now been approved by Education Minister Norma Fo...
Bushy Park assault: Young boy brutally beaten by gang of youths in 20-minute ordeal
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Yesterday The Star’s Paul Healy reported that a 13 year old boy was attacked in Bush Park in Dublin last Thursday. The attack lasted 20 minutes and ...
'Things you can't control can happen' - Leaving kids and dogs alone together
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dogs Trust in the UK are warning parents of the risks when leaving young children alone with dogs. Last year in the UK 91% of dog bites to children...
'We should hang onto our accents with great pride' in Ireland
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An RTÉ news report on the dead whale found in Kerry is getting huge attention. The report featured an interview with a local man, who’s accent has ...
'I can't accept hatred' - Effigies on loyalist bonfires condemned
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today is July 12th, which will mean Orange Orders and band parading in many parts of Northern Ireland. Yesterday, the Eleventh Night, saw more t...
'The answers haven't come from today' - Ryan Tubridy before PAC
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan Tubridy and Noel Kelly's marathon sessions at two Oireachtas committees are underway. The first session at the Public Accounts Committee began a...
Mindfullness: 'It's not a one-size-fits-all approach'
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
So it turns out, mindfulness really does work. A new study from Cambridge University has show that it can help with depression and anxiety. And can ...
Farming industry condemns 'disturbing' abuse of animals exposed by RTÉ report
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An RTE Investigates Documentary has revealed the harsh conditions male calves endure at cattle marts. Shocking footage was aired last night causing ou...
Foster mum asks people to ‘stop and think’ after bystanders filmed jet-ski tragedy
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The family of a young man who drowned in a jet-ski accident have said that some people filmed his final moments. Wassiou Leon Ayawe was 19 when died...
Swinging community in Ireland becoming ‘bigger every week’
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How big is the swinging community in Ireland? Is it possible to have an openly sexual community in a country as small as Ireland? Andrea was joined ...
Parents 'have to be accountable' for their children's crimes
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The head of Cork’s Support After Crime Services fears that a bill criminalising the recruitment of children into gangs won’t achieve its aims unle...
Are we getting outraged about everything to do with RTÉ?
07 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Marty Morrissey has revealed himself as the RTÉ staff member who had a loan of a car from Renault for five years. In a statement yesterday the RTÉ G...
Should adult children have to pay rent?
07 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Andrea was joined on the show by callers to discuss whether or not adult children should contribute to the household...
Did you get an access code for Taylor Swift tickets?
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Taylor Swift fans frantically refreshed their emails yesterday to see if they were among the lucky punters to get an access code to the golden tickets...
Driving test delays: 'The system is broken'
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learner drivers are regularly having to wait about 6 months to get driving tests around the country. The delays often mean that they have a long perio...
Father of the bride delays wedding speeches to listen to the Kerry game
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I saw a picture doing the rounds on Twitter that has really made me laugh. In it, there’s the father of the bride, at the top table, beside his daug...
Just Stop Oil protestors: 'Bunch of attention seeking arses'
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Three ‘Just Stop Oil’ Environmental activists have been arrested after two protests disrupted tennis at Wimbledon yesterday. What do you think o...
All-Ireland Dublin footballer Siobhan McGrath on suffering a stroke
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Four Time all Ireland winning footballer with Dublin Siobhan McGrath put exhaustion and aches and pains down to being wrecked after a training session...
Breastfeeding breaks - Is enough being done to help working mothers?
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
New employment entitlements for parents come into effect this week, including breastfeeding breaks in the workplace. They’ll be extended from the cu...
Do the general public annoy you at gigs?
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There has been an abundance of gigs happening around the county over the past few weeks, from Dermot to Kennedy to The Prodigy and everything in betwe...
The latest on the RTÉ controversy
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
More revelations about spending at RTE this morning. They’re due before the Oireachtas media committee at 1.30 pm today. Sean Defoe, Newstalk’s Po...
Should you be allowed grow cannabis for personal use?
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Andrea was joined by Rocco who got in touch with the show to hear his story as to why cannabis as to why he grows cannabis for personal use...
Travel Q and A with Barry Kenny
04 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Irish Rail's Barry Kenny answered listeners travel questions...
Darragh O'Brien: 'That's a significant payment and i'd like to see that be expanded'
04 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Minister for Housing, Darragh O’Brien is a Malahide local. He joined Andrea to discuss the housing in North county Dublin.
Hospitality in Malahide: 'It's like living in a holiday destination'
04 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Malahide boasts an abundance of pubs and restaurants. So how does a small village punch so high when it comes to entertainment and hospitality? An...
Taking a train tour around Malahide
04 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Upon her arrival in Malahide Andrea met Michael Place the owner of Toots, the Malahide road train. Andrea took a tour of Malahide on Toots and chatte...
Being American in Ireland on Independence Day
04 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
4th of July marks American Independence Day. Andrea was joined by Vanessa Ridder and Brady Chamberlain from School of Rock, a music group from the U...
North County Dublin: 'It's a special, special place'
04 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As part of Newstalk's Summer Tour Andrea was joined in Malahide by presenter of Alive and Kicking, Claire McKenna, Newstalk reporter, Henry McKean and...
Four in ten believe a woman's place is in the home
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Four in ten people in the EU think the most important role of a woman is to take care of her home and family. That’s according to new research und...
Should we allow children to get bored?
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With the school holidays kicking off today, is there pressure on children to always be doing something? Are kids able to be bored anymore? Andrea w...
Consumer Corner: Securing accommodation for Taylor Swift
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rachel got in touch with the show due to her hotel in Dublin cancelling her accommodation in Dublin for Taylor Swift and relocated her over 10km from ...
Seating on Hill 16: 'Don't wait until an accident happens'
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Several fans were ejected from Croke Park after a brawl broke out between supporters of Armagh and Monaghan. A video of the fighting was widely shared...
Summer Memories with Alison Curtis
30 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our summer memories series returns where we chat with some well-known faces and reminisce over those long summer days! Today FM Presenter Alison ...
Families being priced out of Dingle
30 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do we prioritize tourists too much over locals? Census figures show that Dingle is the town with the oldest population in Ireland and young families a...
Do you bring a gift when visiting people's houses?
30 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Andrea Gilligan received an email from a listener asking if you’re using someone’s house as your free airbnb, should you bring a gift when visitin...
Where do RTÉ go from here?
30 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Yesterday was another day of revelations from RTÉ as the controversy deepens. RTÉ management was before the Public Accounts Committee and I think it...
E-scooters 'fill a gap' in the Irish transport system
29 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One in seven people want e-scooters banned altogether. A survey by iReach Insights on behalf of Aviva Insurance also revealed about a quarter of us...
‘It’s an added incentive’ - Parents paying teens to stay away from booze
29 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Would you offer your teenager €2000 to stay away from booze? Irish Independent Columnist Mary McCarthy has an article today detailing her plans t...
Women for Election appoints male CEO: ‘A real pity’ - Doherty
29 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Women4Election yesterday announced their new CEO as Brian Sheehan and it caused a huge backlash online. Is it really a good idea for Women4 Election...
GAAGO: All-Ireland Quarter Finals ‘should be free to air’
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Two of this weekend's big All-Ireland quarter finals will be shown only on GAA GO. Saturday's double-header will be broadcast exclusively on the strea...
'I know my vulnerability can be a strength' - Living with Tourette's
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lewis Capaldi announced this week that he’s taking a break from touring to focus on his mental and physical well being. He spoke about getting diagn...
Banning smoking in outdoor dining areas ‘a step too far’
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Galway County Council are considering a proposal to ban smoking in designated outdoor dining areas across the county. What do you think? Should smoki...