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Homeowners on the cost to upgrading their home
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 percent of homeowners have, or plan to make their homes more energy efficient. So today we are asking you, is there work you would like to do on your house that you simply can’t afford to do? Architect Roisin Murphy joined Andrea Gilligan to answer listeners questions...
Why you should go to sleep at the same time every night
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 massively affect your gut health. Tom Coleman, health scientist, and sleep coach joined Andrea on the show to discuss...
Are we at risk of losing our night-time economy?
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 was announced last night that a man in his 30s after being attacked on Sunday morning and after the attack on US tourist Stephen Termini last month. Musicians and gig-goers say they’re worried about being out late. Rebecca CappuccinI spokesperson for the Music and Entertainment Association of Ireland along with callers joined Andrea Gilligan on the show.
Businesses on the cost of insurance
Louise from Cool Running Events, James Coghlan of Astropark, and Linda Murray of Huckleberry’s Den joined Andrea Gilligan to discuss insurance premiums...
Should health warnings be introduced on junk food?
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 introduce similar warnings on alcohol some are calling for health labeling to also be displayed on junk food. But would this proposal actually work and what might it look like? Andrea was joined by Doctor Eva Orsmond and listeners to discuss if health labeling should be displayed on junk food...
Katie Mugan answers all your breastfeeding questions
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 help for new mums to Ireland’s low uptake – it seems people have a lot of worries around breastfeeding. Andrea Gilligan was joined by Katie Mugan, Lactation Consultant, Nurse, and mum of 4 who answered all your breastfeeding questions...
Barnardos - Two-thirds worried about back to school costs
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 pupil in Primary school is €320, while the amount needed for a first-year pupil is €972 and a fifth-year pupil is €863.
Do we need more secondary schools in Dublin 8?
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 dire under-provision of secondary school places locally. The stark shortfall of places in Dublin 8 means many local teenagers face 15 hours of commuting a week to get to and from school. Parents in the area are calling on the Department of Education to provide a new secondary school to deal with the dire under-provision of secondary school places locally. Louise Fitzpatrick from the Dublin 8 Secondary School parent’s group joined Andrea on the show to discuss the situation...
Young man blackmailed over nudes
Andrea was joined by mental health campaigner Daragh Fleming because of something he is currently dealing with. Daragh explained to Andrea what happened recently... If you have been affected by anything in this podcast you can contact Men's Aid on 01 554 3811.
Is the cost of food and drink stopping you going out?
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 cost of hotels here, but should we be doing more to keep costs down in all parts of hospitality? Andrea Gilligan was joined by callers to discuss the cost of going out for a meal...
Have you started using ChatGPT in work?
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 to use to use ChatGPT for work purposes versus the general population (8%). It is also much more popular among younger age groups. Andrea was joined by Eoghan Tomas McDermott - Managing Director of The Communications Clinic and callers to discuss if they use ChatGPT...
ESRI - Third of Irish people under 40 own their own home
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 being hit hardest are our young people who are stuck at home, and their parents who are still housing them. Brian Jordan, president of the TU Dublin Students Union, joined Andrea on the show...
Do we always know when we're being influenced?
Young people’s shopping habits are increasingly shaped by social media influencers, research shows. Almost two-thirds of 16 to 24-year-olds and almost half of 25- to 34-year-olds have bought goods online because of a recommendation from an influencer or celebrity, according to a survey by An Post. Female shoppers are twice as likely to be prompted to purchase via social media.
Cork Library closes following protests
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 libraries. Andrea was joined by Dan Boyle, Green Party Councillor and callers who were at the protests...
Summer Memories with Sheila Flanagan
Our summer memories series returns where we chat with some well-known faces and reminisce over those long summer days! Author Sheila Flanagan joined Andrea to discuss...
Summer Memories with Anne Nolan
Our summer memories series returns where we chat with some well-known faces and reminisce over those long summer days! Singer and Nolan Sister, Anne Nolan joined Andrea to discuss...
Huge 'drop-off' in girls playing sport as the enter teenage years
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 and men’s sport in Ireland. Lunchtime Live is focusing on one of the findings, which is that over half (56%) of the 1,200 people surveyed said they do not believe we encourage young girls to play sports to the same extent as young boys. Andrea was joined by journalist Jen Hogan and listeners to discuss…
‘People aren't happy about it' - All-Ireland buzz gone due to condensed season
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 will be only the second time in the last century a final has taken place in July rather than the traditional September. Many have criticized this change as taking the excitement away from the fixture. Andrea was joined was joined by listeners to discuss…
‘Prison is tough’ - Former Mountjoy Governor defends modern prison facilities
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-of-the-art new jail is ‘to create a safe place’ for the traumatised women. The prison includes a gym, a salon and ensuite rooms and it has met some criticism online with people comparing the prison facilities as being like a hotel. Andrea was joined by John Lonergan, Former Governor of Mountjoy Prison and other listeners to discuss…
Noeline Blackwell: 'Long way to go' to address rape culture in Ireland
Following on from conversations with Karen Harkin and Ciara Mangan, Andrea was joined by Noeline Blackwell, CEO of the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre to discuss rape culture in Ireland...
Rape survivor Ciara Mangan: ‘I had to speak up’
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 was sentenced to eight years in prison with the final year suspended, at the Central Criminal Court. Ciara waived her right to anonymity so that rapist Shane Noonan could be named. Ciara joined Andrea Gilligan on Lunchtime Live…
Advertising 'has a huge role to play' in creating role models in society
Do advertisements reinforce gender roles and stereotypes? Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have backed a report which calls for media to show men cooking and cleaning and women fixing the sink or mowing the lawn to 'break the gender binary'. Andrea was joined by listeners to discuss...
'A remarkable artist' - Sinéad O'Connor Remembered
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. President Michael D Higgins led tributes following her death, stating that his first reaction "was to remember her extraordinarily beautiful, unique voice." Andrea Gilligan was joined by singer, Liam Merriman, Brid Smith TD and many more to remember Sinéad O'Connor...
'I just felt so alone' - Rape victim Karen Harkin speaks out after father is jailed
Andrea Gilligan was joined on Lunchtime Live by Karen Harkin. Her father sentenced to 11 years with six months suspended for raping and sexually assaulting her over a four-year period from the. The abuse began when Ms Harkin was nine-years-old and stopped one day short of her 13th birthday. Karen waived her right to anonymity so that her father could be named...
Ireland vs Canada: 'You can't rule out this Irish team'
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 Podcast to preview the game. Andrea also spoke to Irish fans in Australia, Su Keating, Community Ambassador for the Irish team in Perth, Neil Sherwin is Editor of Back Page Football, Robbie from Morley Gaels GFC and Laura from Western Shamrocks GAA...
Flight Etiquette: 'Don't take your socks off!'
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 Kirsty Blake Knox and other listeners to discuss...
Anti-social behaviour in Dublin City is 'out of control'
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 American tourist was left in a serious condition in hospital. Do you feel safe in our capital? Andrea was joined by Padraig O'Reilly, crime photojournalist and listeners to discuss...
Secret bank account in relationships raises questions 'around trust'
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 their partner doesn’t know about. Andrea was joined by Life Coach, Mark Fennell to discuss...
'A crude measure': Age and BMI cut off for publicly-funded IVF criticised
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 round themselves privately. There is also expected to be a maximum age limit of 41 and Body Mass Index requirements. These criteria were recommended by a working group of clinical experts. There’s also been no mention of an allowance for single people, or those in a single sex relationship. Andrea was joined by Fianna Fáil Senator Catherine Ardagh and Labour Party Senator Marie Sherlock and listeners to discuss...
'We were engulfed in smoke' - Holidaymakers in Rhodes
Greece carries out its biggest ever evacuation as wildfires rage on Rhodes. Thousands of people have been moved from villages and resorts on the island. Andrea spoke to Rosaline, Lee and Bridget who were on the island...
Barbie superfan has 'around 700 dolls' in a dedicated room in her home
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 Barbie Superfan Glenda to chat all things Barbie...
Brian Leddin: Ireland needs to address advertisement of cars amid climate crisis
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. That is according to Green Party TD and chair of the Oireachtas climate committee Brian Leddin who says that advertising in the car industry should be considered alongside alcohol and tobacco in terms of public health and child protection. Andrea was joined by Brian Leddin TD, Shane O’Donoghue Editor with Completecar.ie and listeners to discuss...
Taylor Swift: ‘You’d want to be going for dinner with her for that money’ - Andrea Gilligan
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 time they got to the top of the Ticketmaster queue, all that was left was VIP packages ranging from €371.28 to €743.62. Were you one of the lucky ones? Or are you frustrated with the price of concert tickets? Andrea was joined by listeners and fans to discuss...
'We need more Gardaí on the streets!' - Dublin City 'unsafe' due to anti-social behaviour
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 hotel on Talbot Street in Dublin. While yesterday, a man in his 30s was assaulted in Galway City. What needs to be done to deal with this anti-social behaviour? Andrea was joined by Richard Guiney, CEO of Dublin Town and listeners to discuss...
'Let's get behind the girls!' - Calls for more support of Irish Women's Team
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 women's team were in Australia at the World Cup. Andrea was joined by Paul and Linda to discuss...
'We need more restrictions' on advertising of infant formula
The new broadcasting authority, Comisiún Na Meán plans to further restrict the online advertising of baby formula. The World Health Organisation believes that more restrictions on advertising of formula milk is required. This is just one of the measures proposed by the Breastfeeding Parliamentary Committee to support infant feeding choices Andrea was joined by Dr Liz O’Sullivan, lecturer in nutrition at the Technological University of Dublin and member of Baby Feeding Law Group, Linda, Kay and more listeners to discuss...
County Clare ‘very much a destination for Irish people’
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 tourist industry to the Banner County? Andrea was joined by John Burke, Owner of Armada Hotel, Deirdre O’Shea, Head of Tourism, Clare County Council, Jarlath O Dwyer, CEO of Burren Eco Tourism Network and Nuala Mulqueeny, Manager of Aillwee Burren Experience, who is also a member of the Clare Tourism Advisory Forum...
'A completely unique dining experience' - Andrea visits Bunratty Castle
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 Bunratty Castle, hear about some of the history and even enjoy a medieval banquet...
Self-driving cars could be on our roads 'in the next 5 to 10 years'
There is a fascinating amount of new businesses and industry in Clare. Andrea was joined LIVE in Shannon by Shannon Airport Director, Niall Kearns, Steve Linnane from Element Six, a world leader in synthetic diamonds and Wassim Derguech, Co-founder of the Future Mobility Campus...
'There's a real sense of community' - Why is Clare so special?
Music, surfing and matchmaking, all things that make Clare particularly special – but what else makes the county stand out? Andrea was joined by Aoibhinn Garrihy, entreprenuer and social media influencer, Marcus Horan, Former Munster player and Jamesie O’Connor, former Clare Hurler to discuss...
‘On our shoulders they stand’ – Ireland’s first-ever players ready for ‘historic’ World Cup
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 the ball rolling 50 years ago. Nono McHugh, Paula Gorham and Catherine Rafferty all joined Andrea to discuss their time playing for their country...
'It's not talked about enough' - Coping with Infertility
This week is Fertility Awareness Week. The World Health Organisation estimates that approximately 1 in 6 worldwide – experience infertility. But is there a stigma around talking about it? Andrea was joined by Sorcha, Nicola and Graham Coull, Scientific Director for Sims IVF to discuss…
Wheelchair users put 'in complete danger' when navigating cluttered streets
New steel poles have been erected along Wickham Street in Limerick – with seemingly the only purpose being to hang flower baskets. It was an issue highlighted by Limerick Councillor Elisa O’Donovan, and it caused a big reaction online – with many people saying that the steel poles amount to street clutter. Do we have an issue with street clutter in our towns and cities in Ireland? Andrea was joined by listeners to discuss...
'We're in uncharted territory': Does extreme weather make you anxious?
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 tourist spots in Greece have been evacuated because of wild fires. While Ireland has been experiencing extreme rain and stormy conditions. Health authorities have sounded alarms from North America to Europe and Asia, urging people to stay hydrated and shelter from the sun. These are incredibly stark reminders of the effects of global warming. Does the extreme weather make you anxious? Andrea was joined by Alan O'Reilly from Carlow Weather and listeners to discuss...
Those providing character references for rapists ‘have to be scrutinised’
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 court. This is part of the amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Human Trafficking) Bill 2023. Andrea was joined by Noeline Blackwell, CEO of the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre, Mary Crilly, founder of the Sexual Violence Centre Cork and Safe Gigs and Barry Ward Fine Gael Senator and Criminal Barrister to discuss...
COYGIG: ‘You don’t have to wish to be a boy to be a professional footballer anymore’
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 tournament to support the Girls in Green. In the run up to the first match, against the host country this Thursday, Andrea was joined by some of the people who have helped train and grow the key members of the Irish Women’s World Cup Team. Andrea was joined by Milford FC's Noel Gillespie, Alan Moore, Chairperson of Blessington FC and Tony Poutch, who coached Aine O’Gorman in Bray, Co Wicklow...
Irish greyhound industry in 'major decline'
Youghal Greyhound Track is attracting an average attendance of just three members of the public at its twice-weekly meets. Is the interest in Greyhound racing dwindling? Should they still be receiving the same level of funding? Andrea was joined on Lunchtime Live by Nuala Donlon from Greyhound Action Ireland, David, Tony, Michael and more listeners to discuss...
Being black is ‘a constant fight’ in Ireland
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 aims to hear from people about their lived experience, and talk about the changes needed in Ireland to better the black experience. Andrea was joined by Briana Fitzsimons, Managing Director of Black & Irish, Leon Diop, Founder of the Black & Irish and Longford County Councillor Uruemu Adejinmi and listeners to discuss…
Summer Memories with Brian Dowling
Our summer memories series returns where we chat with some well-known faces and reminisce over those long summer days! 98fm Presenter Brian Dowling joined Andrea in studio...
‘We are stealing the future from our kids’ - Transport emissions continue to rise
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 our high emissions? Andrea was joined by Brian Cooke, Director General at SIMI - Society of the Irish Motor Industry, John Gibbons, Environmental Journalist and listeners to discuss…