Lunchtime Live

How can we make primary school teaching more attractive to men?

12 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Mary Immaculate College have launched a campaign to encourage male school leaver to get apply for primary school teaching on their CAO. Do we ha...

Should Ireland introduce a nurses apprenticeship scheme?

12 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A new NHS Workforce Apprenticeship Scheme plans to fix shortages of staff in the UK. A third of nurses could be trained through this vocational, more ...

Would you be scared to visit America?

12 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It seems like every day or every other day in the US now we are hearing about mass shootings. It has come to a point now where it rarely even register...

Temple Bar 'overrun with gangs' post pandemic - local business owner

10 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Klaw - The Seafood Café located in Temple Bar have experienced their third break in four months Andrea was joined by Niall Sabongi, owner of Klaw, b...

All-Ireland winner ‘not surprised’ by treatment of Kildare camogie panel

10 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kildare Camogie have expressed their disgust at their county board’s decision to withdraw them from the All-Ireland championship. Irish women contin...

Eurovision: 'Since we sent Dustin, I don't think they have taken us seriously'

10 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ireland missed out on a place in this year's Eurovision Grand Final. Wild Youth performed 'We Are One' as part of the first semi-final in Liverpool on...

Cancellation of Carlow drag show ‘a complete overreaction’ - Drag Queen

10 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A Drag Show event in Carlow, which was meant to be going ahead at the end of this month has been cancelled after receiving a small number of complaint...

'Leave the Catholic ceremony to practicing Catholic people'

09 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Only 40 per cent of weddings in Ireland last year took place in a Catholic church. Are more people are turning towards a humanist ceremony? Do you th...

Eurovision: 'It's an incredible event, there's nothing like it'

09 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ireland will perform in Semi Final 1 of Eurovision tonight. Ireland has been in Eurovision more than 50 times and has a record seven wins, but has fai...

Car ban on College Green: Disabled people 'being left behind'

09 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Cars are to be permanetely banned at College Green from the end of this month. The bus corridor, which currently operates from 7am to 7pm Monday to Fr...

Senator Eileen Flynn says taxi driver refused to bring her home to halting site

05 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Independent Senator Eileen Flynn has spoken out about the recent racism she faced when a taxi driver refused to take her home to a halting site. Ei...

ADHD: TikTok ‘may have influenced me’ to seek a diagnosis

05 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you have TikTok, it will be hard to miss the amount of ADHD content on it. The hashtag has over 20 billion views, with creators saying they’re sp...

'Take each day as they come’ - Sister of murdered Irishman Jason Corbett

05 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tracey Corbett Lynch, sister of murdered Irishman Jason Corbett has set up bereavement group to help others in dealing with loss. After losing her mum...

GAAGO: Matches 'should be available free to air' - Dooley

05 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

GAAGO is a streaming service that was launched by the association in 2014 and was aimed at the Irish diaspora around the world. The streaming service ...

'Kin' drama 'is realistic' of crime in Dublin City Centre

04 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have TV shows gone too violent? There have been calls for RTE show Kin to be banned from filming on the streets of Dublin because of the 'damage' it’...

Scramblers 'a menace' in South Dublin towns - Fianna Fáil Councillor

04 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Residents in a Dublin are saying scrambler bikes are creating chaos and want a crack down on them. Councillors have said that they want green areas in...

'Royal Teilifís Éireann!' - Reaction to RTÉ airing King Charles' coronation

04 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

RTÉ One is devoting four hours of televised coverage to King Charles’ coronation this Saturday. It is a move that has drawn criticism from a number...

Calls to rename GAA clubs named after slavery supporter ‘will blow over’

03 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Last week Trinity changed the name of the Berkley library following a lengthy back and forth over Berkley’s slavery links. Now people are suggesti...

The Cost of Parenthood

03 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Is the cost of parenthood putting you off the idea of having children? So many people are struggling at the minute – and with the cost of bringin...

Driving SUVs needs to be made 'socially unacceptable'

03 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Trinity College Dublin Professor Brian Caulfield says sport utility vehicles (SUVs) create a “less safe environment” for road users and our climat...

Wheelchair user 'crawled' off flight after ramp was unavailable on landing

02 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Adrian, a wheelchair user from County Wicklow got in touch with Lunchtime Live over an issue he had exiting a plane. Over the weekend, he had to crawl...

Lowering the driving age to 16 'a bit mad'

02 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Plans in Brussels for the driving age to be lowered to 16 years of age by installing a speed-limiting device have been met with mixed reactions. Some ...

Travel Q&A with Eoghan Corry

02 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Holiday season kicked off in earnest over the bank holiday weekend and Eoghan Corry, Editor of Air and Travel Magazine, joined Clare McKenna to answer...

Children 'as young as ten' using disposable vapes

02 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Australia is to ban recreational vaping in one of the biggest crackdowns on the tobacco industry. The government aims to ban all disposable vapes, whi...

'Dodgy box' users in Ireland 'willing to take the chance'

28 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Last month we heard about how law enforcement is cracking down on illegal TV streaming networks – so called ‘dodgy boxes’. A story making hea...

'It was the perfect time' - Make-A-Wish gives teen home sensory room

27 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Newstalk is partnering with Make-A-Wish Ireland to celebrate Wish Week. All week we've been talking to incredibly brave children and their ...

'I admire her' - Michelle O'Neill to attend coronation of King Charles

27 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sinn Fein's Vice President and First Minister designate, Michelle O'Neill has said she will attend the coronation of King Charles in the United Kingdo...

Peta comparing eating fish to eating dead cats ‘a new low’

27 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A new billboard by PETA states that eating fish is comparable to eating cats. The advert, which is in the UK, shows a fishmonger holding up a fish whi...

Calls to ban open fires and stoves 'totally wrong' during current crisis

26 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The government will today unveil their first ever Clean Air Strategy which will aim to cut down on air pollution in Ireland. The EPA estimate there ar...

Cherry Orchard group will ‘tackle the systemic causes of anti-social behaviour'

26 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A board has been set up to tackle anti-social behaviour in Cherry Orchard. It will include people from the local community, the Guards, the HSE, and l...

'There is no incentive to stay in rural Ireland' - Young members of Macra na Feirme

26 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Young farmers have been walking through the night as part of a march to highlight the challenges facing young people in rural Ireland. Members of 'Ma...

'A step too far' - Partner of Paul Murphy TD on protests outside their home

25 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

People Before Profit TD Paul Murphy tweeted a picture of a group of people protesting outside his family home last night. How far is too far? Is pro...

‘I was told no’: Stalking victim refused no-contact order calls for legislation

25 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

New legislation for stalking in Ireland has been delayed since last year. A new offence of stalking has been proposed by the Government but has yet to...

Gender identity education in schools 'decades behind'

25 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The new junior cycle curriculum will ensure that all secondary schools teach gender identity as part of a revised sexual education programme beginning...

'We need a plan in place' - Irish doctor whose father was evacuated from Sudan

24 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Fifty Irish citizens have been evacuated from Sudan since yesterday and the Tanaiste has said he thinks there are about 150 there in total. Members ...

Tasers 'are a good tool for the Gardaí to have' - former police officer

24 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Frontline members of An Gardaí Síochána believe that they should be able to use tasers in response to the soaring number of assaults on their membe...

'Traumatised' - Landlord lunged at tenant with saw in attemped eviciton

19 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A video has gone viral online of what appears to be a landlord abusing a tenant, an immigrant doctor with a family of two young children. Dr Muhamme...

'A true gent' - Colm Horkan remembered by his cousin

19 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Stephen Silver has been handed the mandatory life sentence for the capital murder of Detective Garda Colm Horkan. Silver shot Detective Horkan after ...

‘We need a break’ - Carer hasn’t had respite in over 3 years

18 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Being a carer for a family member or a loved one is a full time and often exhausting role. Currently in Ireland respite care is extremly hard come by ...

Son of Holocaust survivor condemns ‘shocking’ picture of woman posing at Auschwitz

18 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A photo of a tourist visiting Auschwitz has gone viral online. They’re posing in front of the buildings in a way that’s been called inappropriate....

Parking charges for Phoenix Park 'a step too far'

18 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Motorists parking their car in Dublin’s Phoenix Park may have to pay to do so in the future. The Office of Public Works has flagged to politician...

'I can't develop my skills' - Star motorcylist can’t compete as governing body struggles to get insurance

17 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Aoife Griffin is a shining light in Irish motorcycle racing. However, she has been unable to compete in any racing events this year as the governing b...

Rapid extension of free GP care could cause ‘crisis’ - IMO

17 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Should everyone who earns €46,000 or less get free doctors appointments? The Irish Medical Organisation doesn’t think so – they think it could c...

Bloody Sunday Bridge: ‘We're afraid to offend the British’

17 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Plans to name a bridge near Croke Park stadium ‘Bloody Sunday Bridge’ have been branded ‘crude’, ‘inflammatory’ and ‘divisive’. Dublin...

Restrictions 'a symptom of much larger problems within our maternity system'

14 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Calls are mounting for better maternity care in Ireland and for restrictions in maternity care imposed during covid-19 to be lifted. Campaigners say...

Legalising cannabis ‘could be a good thing’ - Farmer Hannah Quinn Mulligan

14 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the Irish Independent today, journalist and beef and dairy farmer Hannah Quinn-Mulligan writes: ‘Pretending there isn’t a substantial market fo...

Channel 4 show Naked Education ‘a tad voyeuristic’ - Amanda Brunker

14 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A new Channel 4 “body positive” show which aims to “normalise all body types, champion people’s differences and break down stereotypes” has ...

‘People view you based on the colour of your skin’ - Being a person of colour in Ireland

13 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ireland is progressively becoming more diverse with different cultures, races and backgrounds. However people are continuing to face the question ‘W...

‘I’m Joe!’ - Dundalk shop owners honoured by Biden visit

13 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Wee county had a big visitor yesterday as US President Joe Biden landed in Carlingford and Dundalk. Andrea was joined by Bobby Wain, from McAtee...

‘Leave our Angelus alone!’ - RTÉ’s Angelus doesn’t air due to Biden visit

13 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Due to RTÉ’s coverage of the US President Joe Biden’s visit to Ireland, The Angelus was not aired ahead of yesterdays Six One news. Andrea Gill...

'Absolutely backwards' - Electric vehicle grants cut by 30 per cent from July

12 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Grants for electric cars will be cut by €1,500 to €3,500 for private buyers from July 1st. With the growing interest of electric vehicles, we ask ...

Digital Detox: 'I don't get enough time for friends, family, life'

12 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Could you go without your phone for the weekend? Pat Phelan, CEO and co-founder of SISU Clinic has decided to do a digital detox every week from Frida...

US foreign policy ‘encouraging war and militarism’ - PBP to protest Biden visit

12 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

US President Joe Biden arrived in Belfast last night. He will visit Louth today visiting Carlingford and Dundalk before heading to Dublin tomorrow to ...

Bullying in HSE

11 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As you know we've been covering allegations of bullying in the HSE & how they're dealt with since January of this year. According to Sunday Independen...

Surrogacy – what more needs to be done?

11 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ranae Von Meding, CEO of Equality for Children joined Andrea today to discuss what more needs to happen to help families looking for the support in th...

Trigger warning on The Snapper

11 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Beloved Irish movie The Snapper was on RTE on Saturday night, did you catch it? Well, if you did you would have heard a trigger warning before the 19...

Why does parents rely so much on the screen time given to their children?

07 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Recent survey from the activity group PGL Adventure that two out of three working parents rely on screen time to keep their children entertained. Yet ...

Finding Religion 

07 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Former Boyzone star Shane Lynch will tonight star in a new BBC documentary where he explores his relationship and journey back towards his religion. ...

Is there a place for Barbie in today’s society?

07 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

With the new Barbie trailer released we ask, does Barbie still have a place in society today?

Should there be a Dublin allowance?

07 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has ruled out subsidised housing for healthcare workers. But should we introduce a Dublin allowance for workers s...

Students ban promotion of horse racing – are they right?

06 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Students at University College Cork (UCC) have voted to ban the promotion of student race days and to no longer condone or endorse events involving ho...

 Should Young People be taught more about the Troubles?

06 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Former Ireland and Ulster Rugby player Tommy Bowe joined Andrea today on the show to share his memories from before the Good Friday agreement and talk...

What is your experience with the Good Friday Agreement?

06 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’ve asked our listeners what have their experiences, or lack thereof, have been in regards to the Good Friday Agreement.

Are calorie counts on menus causing eating disorder?

06 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A charity has warned posting calorie counts on menus is having a negative impact on those who are recovering from an eating disorder.  The researc...

'A scandalous situation' - New teachers being hired on short-term contracts

05 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A new survey of teachers has shown that teaching is no longer viewed as an attractive profession. The survey also indicates that there are unfilled te...

'I've been sexually harassed by stag parties': Should cities ban hens and stags?

05 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Amsterdam has warned rowdy sex and drug tourists to ‘stay away.’ The Dutch city have launched a new ad campaign aimed at cracking down on lewd sta...

Growing Up in Ireland: 'There's always room for improvement'

05 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Cabinet today will discuss plans to establish a unit aimed at reducing child poverty and improving the well-being of children in Ireland. This new...

Cost of Living: 'Some weeks I would have €10 left to do my shopping'

04 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The pressure on of the rising cost of living on consumers pockets continues to grow with annual grocery bills set to rise by €1,200. Andrea Gillig...

Career Showers: 'Everything we do is worthy of a celebration'

04 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

TikTok Influencer Amy Chan wants to normalise ‘career showers’ for people who get a new job or promotion in their career. Do we put too much emp...

'It was really embarrassing' - Presenter Michaela Hayes abused for using accessible toilet

04 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Andrea Gilligan was joined on Lunchtime Live by Spin 1038 Presenter Michaela Hayes. Michaela has Crohn's disease and as a result has an ostomy bag. Sh...

Limerick shops 'being ravaged by gangs and youths' on electric bikes

03 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A shop in Limerick is losing €250,000 a year through shoplifting and break-ins. Michael Gleeson owns five convenience stores in Limerick city, says ...

Ask The Expert: Travel Insurance

03 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Planning a trip abroad? From cancelled flights to missing luggage and getting sick abroad, Travel Expert Eoghan Corry joined Andrea on Lunchtime Live ...

Eoin Ó Broin eviction tweet 'a new low' - Retired Garda

03 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A recent tweet by Eoin O Broin has been drawing a great deal of criticism. The Sinn Fein housing spokesperson shared a caricature picture of a famine ...

Voting system: 'Young people can't see themselves in politics at the moment'

31 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Brian Crowley, a listener, got in touch with Lunchtime Live with a suggestion to change the political voting system. He suggests a system whereby peop...

Trump indictment: 'Politics in the States is a circus'

31 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Donald Trump has become the first ever former US President to face criminal charges in court He has been indicted by a grand jury in New York over...

Irish greyhound racing industry 'dying on its feet'

31 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Youghal Greyhound racing track looks set to close it’s door, with animal rights groups claiming it’s more evidence of the decline in public suppor...

Katie Taylor homecoming fight in 3Arena ‘charging exorbitant prices’

30 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ticket information for Katie Taylor's fight with Chantelle Cameron at the 3Arena on the 20th of May have been released. They go on sale next week but ...

'Balanced regional development is hugely important' - Locals welcome funding for regional airports

30 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Should we forget about our regional airports and put the money in to Dublin instead? Junior Minister with responsibility for aviation, Jack Chambers...

Free school meals: 'The waste is unnatural' - Delivery man for schools

30 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It’s been announced that every Deis Primary school pupil will get a free hot school meal every day from September. For some, this may be the only ho...

Autism services for children: ‘Year on year, it’s getting worse’

30 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Currently in Ireland, there are many children that are being failed by the services for autism, with endless waiting lists. Andrea was joined by mot...

Competition in sport: 'Losing is just as important as winning'

29 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Is competition good for children? Or should we be encouraging them to just play for fun? Irish Examiner columnist Jennifer Horgan wrote a column war...

86-year-old facing eviction 'worried about being put out on the street'

29 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Mary Allen is 86 years old, she’s been living in rented accommodation in Listowel for the past 14 years. In October, she was served notice of evicti...

Has the term 'woke' become an insult?

29 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

An interesting tweet posted by Senator Lynn Ruane reads: "Woke is really not insult you all think it is. I’d rather be woke than a racist. I’d...

Dublin residents given 'no warning' for noisy overnight roadworks

29 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dave, a listener, got in touch with Lunchtime Live this week because of issues he’s having around late night noise on his road due to overnight road...

Restricted dog breeds: 'Laws aren't being enforced'

28 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

People who fail to control their dogs will face fines up to €5,000 under plans due to go before Cabinet today. Other dog regulation plans includ...

‘I don’t think sportspeople should be above questioning’ - Reaction to Kellie Harrington interview

28 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Should sports stars be held up as role models? In an interview on Off the Ball last night, Olympic gold medalist Kellie Harrington was questioned abou...

The Cost of Transition Year

27 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

At the moment in Ireland, around 70 per cent of secondary school students go into Transition Year after their Junior Cert. There has been plenty of...

‘Shame on the GAA’ - Waterford club to continue wearing mental health jersey despite ban

27 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Should GAA clubs and counties be allowed to promote charities and causes on their jerseys? There’s been a surprised reaction from many at the move b...

‘There’s nothing legal about this’ - Family of eight evicted before ban lifted

27 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A family of eight have been evicted from their Donegal home without any notice or warning. The landlord showed up at their home and changed the loc...

Banning cars in Dublin city a 'sledgehammer approach' - Business owner

27 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Is it time to get rid of cars in cities? Do issues like noise pollution, air pollution, congestion, lack of green spaces mean that having cars in citi...

'Insufficient evidence to suggest trans women have an unfair advantage' - Trans athlete on ban

24 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

World Athletics have decided that transgender women will not be allowed to compete in female sports categories. Trans women will be banned if they’v...

After-work drinks 'nothing like it was' pre-pandemic

24 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

With the COVID 19 pandemic came the world of work from home. For many this was a huge positive but has it caused the death after-work drinks and liqui...

'Teachers and students should have religious freedom,' teacher says

24 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Should religion education be removed from schools? Journalist and teacher, Jennifer Horgan has a piece in today’s Irish Examiner asking ‘Are the '...

The business of dogs goes barking mad!

24 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ireland has gone dog mad in recent years, with ever more restaurants, pubs and even offices catering to furry plus ones. And Irish entrepreneurs who'v...

Dublin schoolchildren’s ‘quality of life has been majorly disrupted’ by airport noise

23 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A Dublin school is worried parents might take their children out of class because of the noise caused by Dublin Airport. Vice Principal of Kilcoska...

Pensions: 'People can't seriously expect to retire aged 65 for perpetuity'

23 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The overhaul of the State pension system, taking effect in January 2024, will give people the option to continue working until the age of 70. Those th...

'It's such an expense for two days!' - Taking annual leave for weddings

23 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As we head into the busy wedding season and are lucky enough to be invited to a few, you’ll notice the chunk of annual leave that it uses up. Has y...

Dublin Airport drop-off charges are ‘tone deaf’ - Crowe

23 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dublin Airport have been given the go-ahead to start charging people for drop offs and pick ups. It’s not something they said they’re looking at r...

'I still have life to live' - Sligo chef Joe Shannon on his cancer battle

23 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Speaking about death is never easy, but when you’re facing it head on – there’s no avoiding it. Joe Shannon, a chef from Sligo has unfortunately...

Dublin pub responds to ‘outrageous’ negative campaign from ‘Guinness blogger’

23 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you leave restaurant or pub reviews online? Or do you read them and take them as gospel? The Strawberry Hall Pub recently posted online about a bad...