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Proposals to cut vehicle use 'needs to be considered very carefully'
Green Part leader Eamon Ryan has revealed 35 proposals to cut vehicle use. Among them is hitting larger vehicles such as SUVs with higher taxes. Plans to introduce a 'polluter pays' principle, which will help offset tax revenue lost from fuel sales, would include a 'weight-based tax model'. Should the polluter pay? Andrea was joined by Shane O'Donoghue, Editor of CompleteCar.ie and other listeners to discuss...
World Theatre Day: 'There's a sense of escapism you get when you go in'
From John B. Keane to PopBaby – Irish theatre has a long and rich theatre tradition. Today we’re celebrating World Theatre Day and hearing why it’s so special here. Andrea was joined by 98fm's Karl Dawson, Edward Hayden, Chef, actor and Chairperson Drama League of Ireland, Amanda Brunker, Writer and Director...
Living with Bipolar Disorder
Today is World Bipolar Day. To hear more about what it is like living with bipolar disorder Andrea Gilligan was joined by Bernadette and Liam to discuss...
How to Improve Your Gut Health
Apparently almost a quarter of us don’t think our gut health is important. Andrea was joined by Dr. Zoe Williams, leading UK expert in lifestyle medicine and gut health to find out...
'We are losing what we are' - Renaming Easter eggs 'quite worrying'
Shops in the UK have been accused of erasing Easter by selling so-called ‘gesture eggs’ The decision to remove the word 'Easter' has sparked anger among Christians who argue that 'without the message of Easter there would be no reason for Easter eggs'. Are we erasing religion from religious celebrations? Andrea was joined by listeners to discuss...
Reasons to be Happy: Desperate Housewives rumours, Kerry surfer's success and Brighter evenings
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. Newstalk’s own Cathal O’Sullivan joined Andrea in studio to put a smile on your faces...
Should we introduce a tourist tax in Ireland?
Should we introduce a tourist tax in hotels? Would it help or hinder the tourism industry? Sinn Féin has called for a tourist tax to be levied on visitors who stay in hotels in Galway City – would you be in favour of this? Andrea was joined by Sinn Féin Councillor Daithí Doolan, Ger Flanagan, Youghal Business Alliance Chairman and Founder of Boardwalk Coffee and more to discuss...
Nomophobia: What is it and do you suffer from it?
Nomophobia is the fear or anxiety of being without your mobile phone or being unable to use it for some reason.This is a growing phobia amongst people and Andrea was joined by Newstalk's Jess Kelly and
How I Live Well: Skincare
This year Andrea Gilligan is determined to make some changes and become that bit healthier! Over the next few weeks Andrea will be joined by a number of different people to find out how they live well.Andrea was joined by Jennifer Rock, Owner of The Skin Nerd and ‘Skingredients’ to discuss skincare...
Deposit return scheme: 'I find the whole experience very annoying'
Millions of euro has gone unclaimed in the first 40 days of plastic bottle and can deposit return scheme. So far €1.2 million worth of deposits were returned to customers in the form of vouchers issued by reverse vending machines. However, that is only a small fraction of the five million bottles and cans which are sold daily in Ireland daily. What has been your experience of the deposit return scheme? Andrea was joined by listeners and shop owners to discuss...
'The Dáil bar should be shut down' - Over 10,000 pints of Guinness drank in Leinster House last year
Politicians downed over €360k worth of booze last year with over 10k pints of Guinness poured at Dail’s two bars A pint of the black stuff at Leinster House costs just €5.20 — a fraction of the price of nearby city centre bars.Andrea was joined by Michael Collins TD, Former Minister Shane Ross and other listeners to discuss...
Easter Break: Where will you get the best travel deals?
Looking for a last minute staycation over the Easter break? Sarah Slattery, The Travel Expert joined Andrea with some tips and ideas...
Lunchtime Live's Big Batch: Easter Meals
This is Lunchtime Live’s Big Batch. Every Monday we’ll be learning new easy to cook batch recipes from Cook Book Author and Recipe writer Sarah Butler to keep you eating well. No more staring into an open fridge looking for inspiration! This week Andrea and Sarah looked at recipes for celebrating this Easter...Follow the hashtag #LLBigBatch for all our recipes.
'Huge amount of pressure' on schools to implement free schoolbook scheme before new term
All Secondary Schools are supposed to have free school books starting this September. But there are still a number of schools that don’t have their books and there’s a lot of doubt about whether or not this will actually be ready to go by the start of the school year. Andrea was joined by teachers and parents to discuss...
Ask Me Anything: Fr David Vard
Every Friday, as part of our ‘Ask Me Anything’ series, we put your questions to people from interesting background or working in different jobs. Today, Andrea Gilligan was joined by Fr David Vard, Parish Priest in Stradbally, Co Laois...
‘It will live with me for the rest of my life’ - Chloe Mustaki on life after cancer
Today is Daffodil Day, a day organised by the Irish Cancer Society, in which we come together to go all in against cancer.Andrea Gilligan was joined on Lunchtime Live by Chloe Mustaki is a Bristol City and Ireland footballer and Georgie Crawford, Host of The Good Glow podcast and Wellness Advocate...
Should animal owners get 'pet-ernity' leave?
A study in the UK found that more than half of Britain's dog owners feel they should be entitled to same rights to take time off as parents have With one in 10 of every believing they should be able to take ‘pet-ernity leave’ when their dog welcomes a litter of puppies.Should pet owners be allowed similar entitlements to time off that parents are given? Andrea was joined by Joseph O’Keeffe from Dec’s Pets family-run pet care retailer based in Wexford, Suzi Walsh, an expert dog behaviourist and trainer and other pet owners to discuss...
Regional Roundup with Shane Beatty
Every day we scour the newspapers but often, many great stories from the regional papers don’t make the headlines.Newstalk's Breakfast Briefing presenter Shane Beatty has rounded up some of the best stories that you might have missed...
'We shouldn't be giving into these crazy prices' - Stevie Nicks tickets go on sale
Stevie Nicks tickets have gone on sale and they are not cheap. Starting at about €140 for standing tickets, a lot of fans say the cost have put them off.Would you pay that kind of money for standing tickets at 3Arena? Have ticket prices completely lost the run of themselves? Andrea Gilligan was joined on Lunchtime Live by listeners to discuss...
Female GAA players ‘out of pocket’ representing county teams
Kilkenny camogie player, Katie Power, says her teammates are “paying the price” for the love of their game as she has teammates who are “100% out of pocket at the end of the month” due to not getting any of their expenses covered. This is in comparison to their male counterparts who get diesel, gym and nutrition expenses. Andrea was joined by Maria Curley, Tipperary’s Football Captain and Niamh Rockett, Camogie Player for Waterford...
The Home Squad: White Goods
From picking the right ones to integrated vs non-integrated – we’re talking white goods with The Home Squad. Roisin Lafferty, Founder and Creative Director of Kingston Lafferty Design and Hardware Expert Alan Grant joined Andrea with some tricks of the trade...
Should there be a tax on fast fashion?
France is now looking at a string of measures to make low-cost fast fashion, especially items from Chinese mass producers, less attractive to buyers. Key measures include a ban on advertising for the cheapest textiles, and an environmental charge on low-cost items. Should we follow France’s lead in making fast fashion less attractive? Andrea was joined by Pat Kane is a sustainability advocate and founder of Reuzi and others to discuss...
'I will be supporting him' - Minister Helen McEntee backs Simon Harris for next Taoiseach
Following Leo Varadkar's resignation as Taoiseach and leader of Fine Gael yesterday, Justice Minister Helen McEntee joined Andrea Gilligan on Lunchtime Live to discuss who she will be backing as Ireland's next Taoiseach...
Throwback Thursday: World Monopoly Day, Tiger King debuts and The Office premiered
It's time for Throwback Thursday, where we look back on things that happened this week in history. Ciaran O’Connor from 98fm joined Andrea Gilligan on Lunchtime Live...
Who will be the next Taoiseach?: 'Simon Harris is the perfect man for the job'
Yesterday, Leo Varadkar shocked the nation with his resignation as Taoiseach and leader of Fine Gael.He said: ‘I don’t feel I am the best person for that job anymore’ But who is the right person for the job? What qualities would you like to see in a new leader? Andrea Gilligan was joined by Eoghan Gallagher, President of Young Fine Gael, Adrian Cummins, CEO of the Restaurants Association, Peter Dooley, Dublin Renters Union and others to discuss...
Ask The Expert: Endometriosis
As part of Endometriosis Awareness Month, Dr Bart Kuczera, Consultant at Beacon CARE facility joined Andrea to answer listeners questions...
'We're all very shocked' - Reaction to Leo Varadkar's resignation
Leo Varadkar has stood down as Taoiseach and Fine Gael leader.Andrea Gilligan was joined by Craig Hughes, Political Correspondent with the Irish Daily Mail, Labour TD Ged Nash, Fine Gael Senator Regina Doherty and Independent TD Verona Murphy to discuss...
'This Government has come to an end' - Aodhán Ó Ríordáin
Leo Varadkar has stood down as Taoiseach and Fine Gael leader.Andrea Gilligan was joined by Newstalk's Chief Reporter, Barry Whyte, Fine Gael Senator Mary Seery-Kearney and Labour TD Aodhán Ó Riordáin to get their reaction...
'He will leave a significant legacy' - Leo Varadkar stands down as Taoiseach and Fine Gael leader
Leo Varadkar has stood down as Taoiseach and Fine Gael leader.Andrea Gilligan was joined by former Fine Gael TD and Broadcaster Ivan Yates, Newstalk's Chief Reported Barry Whyte and Alan Farrell, Fine Gael TD for Dublin FIngal to get their reaction...
'We need to have a general election' - Paul Murphy
Leo Varadkar has stood down as Taoiseach and Fine Gael leader.People Before Profit TD Paul Murphy joined Andrea to give his reaction...
‘It was magical’ - Sligo band go viral with Sophie Ellis-Bextor
Irish Wedding Band Bluemoose were performing in Zurich on St. Patrick’s Day when they were joined on stage by a surprise guest. Philip Joyce, Bluemoose’s guitarist and lead vocalist joined Adrian Kennedy to discuss...
'Local schools need to provide for local children' - Oversubscription of secondary schools causing frustration for parents
Three out of four parents aren’t able to get their child a place in secondary school. An unpublished Department of Education report has revealed that nearly 50% of schools in the country are ‘oversubscribed’ with the highest concentration in the Dublin area, commuter belt counties. Adrian Kennedy was joined by parents and listeners to discuss...
Rising cost of funerals 'soul destroying for people'
According to Fanagan’s Funeral directors the cost of a traditional religious funeral in Ireland can range from €3,500 to €8,500. TD Michael Collins is now calling for the reinstatement of the funeral grant which was abolished in 2014.Adrian Kennedy was joined by Gus Nichols, Managing Director of J & C Nichols, Dublin’s longest established Funeral Directors and others to discuss...
How I Live Well: Journaling
This year, we are determined to make some changes and become that bit healthier! Over the next few weeks we will be joined by a number of different people to find out how they live well.Adrian Kennedy was joined by Denise Kenny Byrne, Co-Founder of The Head Plan to discuss...
'We're just giving up' - Councillor slams closure of city laneway by publican
One Dublin publican has shut down an inner-city laneway by erecting gates at a cost of €20,000 because of persistent anti-social behaviour. Gary O’Reilly of O’Reilly’s Bar on Parnell Street claims he erected the gates after years of inaction over crime in the laneway. It comes after councillors’ voted, earlier this year, to close another lane in Dublin – Harbour Court, which runs between Abbey Street, Eden Quay and Marlborough Street. Is it the best way to tackle crime and antisocial behaviour? Adrian Kennedy was joined by Green Party City Councillor Janet Horner and others to discuss...
Ask Me Anything: Auctioneer
Every Friday, as part of our ‘Ask Me Anything’ series, we put your questions to people from interesting background or working in different jobs. Today, Adrian Kennedy was joined by Ian Whyte, Chairman of Whyte's Auctioneers
'On 30 separate occasions every hour I was stopping breathing' Listener Stephen discusses his sleep apnea
Listener Stephen got in touch regarding his sleep Apnea - What can be done? We also hear from Anne Mary Boyhan Sleep Expert, founder of the Sleep Care Company. Com Photo by Ivan Oboleninov
'I was confined to bed for 12 years' Fermanagh woman shares her remarkable recovery tale from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
From Bedridden for 12 years to taking on the Stairway to Heaven walk – Fermanagh woman Shelly Cowan’s recovery from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is remarkable.
The Home Squad: Renters Go Green
As part of Newstalk Goes Green with thanks to SSE Airtricity our Home Squad are looking at ways that renters can go green. Architect Roisin Murphy and Hardware Expert Alan Grant joined Adrian with some tricks of the trade to give you tips and advice...
'We don't want to be spoil sports' - Locals concerns over car meet in Bundoran on St Patrick's Day
Businesses and Councillors in Bundoran have expressed concern over hundreds of car enthusiats planning to gather in the town on St Patricks day. Will the meet up cause chaos in the town on one of the busiest days of the year? Adrian Kennedy was joined by Michael McMahon, Sinn Fein Councillor in Bundoran and others to discuss...
'It came completely out of the blue' - Woman who suffered a stroke at 28 wants help others
Sineád Lucey Brennan was just 28 when she suffered a haemorrhagic stroke while working out in the gym. 8 years on, she wants to help other people who might be struggle to find supports and services...
Throwback Thursday: Coca-Cola is bottled and NYC's first St Patrick's Day parade
It's time for Throwback Thursday, where we look back on things that happened this week in history. Ciaran O’Connor from 98fm joined Adrian Kennedy on Lunchtime Live...
'We resent it' - Editor hits out at Gardaí issuing a warrant for photographs from Dublin riots
Handing over Dublin riot photos to Gardaí will put photojournalists at risk That is according to Eamonn Farrell, photojournalist and Editor of photo news company Rollingnews.ie The group was presented with a warrant from An Garda Siochana yesterday to seize images taken on the night of the far right riots on November 23rd last year.Adrian Kennedy was joined by Eamonn Farrell and others to discuss...
Sudden unexplained death in childhood: ‘You feel very isolated and alone’
Aaron, a listener, got in touch with Lunchtime Live because of something he's going through and wanted to share. Aaron joined Andrea to discuss why he reached out to the programme?
'Younger people want to get back into the office environment' - Pat McDonagh
According to the recruitment company, Morgan McKinley, over 50% of workers would forego a pay rises for more work flexibility.. But is it productive to work at home or are workers best to be in the office? Andrea was joined by Sinead Byrne HR Executive with ISME, Pat McDonagh businessman and owner of Supermacs and others to discuss...
Cars illegally parked on footpaths 'a constant struggle' for people with disabilities
92% of bus drivers witness illegal parking at bus stops on a daily basis, and it is the elderly and passengers with disabilities that suffer the consequences That is according to new research by Bus Éireann. How are you affected by illegal parking? Andrea Gilligan was joined by listeners to discuss...
Reasons to be Happy: David Gray song goes viral, St Patrick's Day and Beyoncé and Dolly Parton team up
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. Newstalk’s own Cathal O’Sullivan joined Andrea in studio to put a smile on your faces...
'It's massively problematic' - Listener struggling to get a broadband connection in new-build home
One of our listeners, Martin, got in touch with the show over an issue he was having with getting a broadband connection in his new build. Martin, Pauric and Newstalk's Technology Correspondent joined Andrea Gilligan to discuss...
What's It Like Being An Identical Twin?
What is it like being an identical twin? And, does it affect your individuality? Andrea was joined by Lara Rodwell, Freelance writer and author, David Blevins, Senior Ireland Correspondent with Sky News and others to discuss..
How I Live Well: Walking Football
This year Andrea Gilligan is determined to make some changes and become that bit healthier! Over the next few weeks Andrea will be joined by a number of different people to find out how they live well.Andrea was joined by Dermot O’Brien from Bray Wanderers Walking Football today on Lunchtime Live...