Highlights from Lunchtime Live

It's time for Ask the Medic! Where an expert joins to answer any of your health-related questions.This week, Andrea is joined by Andrew Dunne, Senior Physiotherapist and Founder of Personal Health Medical Exercise Clinic to answer any of your physio questions!

Andrea's guest got married to her husband Damien shortly after he was diagnosed with bowel cancer. In May 2025, Wicklow hospice facilitated the wedding that allowed the couple to wed within the grounds.Just over a month later, on Father's Day, he passed away shortly after midnight, as his favorite Kodaline song played.Antoinette joins to discuss her wedding day, and how grateful she is to Wicklow hospice for helping her to marry Damien before he passed…

Clamping can be necessary to prevent illegal or unsafe parking, but sometimes people are caught out for something they didn't realise they were doing wrong.Was it your own fault, or do you feel you were unfairly treated?What do you think could be done to prevent unnecessary clamping in the future?Andrea is joined by listeners to discuss.

An old church in Cork has hit the market for €375,000.Often hard to sell, but protected from demolition, what should be done with these old buildings?Joining Andrea to discuss is Town Planner Derek Whyte, Gwen Leyden, Landlord of Georges Street Arcade in Dublin and Architect Róisín Murphy.

It's time for Lunchtime Live's consumer slot, where this week, we will be discussing groceries, and the relationship prices have with climate change.The UN has now said that the battle to stop global heating at 1.5 degrees has been lost… How does this impact food prices as crop yields get lower and lower?Joining Andrea to discuss is Caitriona Redmond, Consumer and Cost of Living Journalist.

New rules to gain Irish citizenship will be introduced this week.Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan will bring new measures to cabinet on Wednesday for approval. These measures include a language proficiency test in English or Irish, economic self-sufficiency and residency of eight years in the country.Andrea is joined by listeners to discuss.

We continue a county-by-county journey across Ireland, exploring all 32 counties that make up this remarkable island. Have you been to some of these places and hidden gems?Today, Andrea is joined by Travel Content Creator Will Murphy to find out what the best things to see and do are in County Kerry!

Katie Taylor will take to the stage for one final bout tomorrow night in Croke Park. The homecoming of all homecomings will see Katie Taylor fight French challenger Flora Pili.It has been a momentous career for Katie, going from olympic gold medalist to the best female boxer of all time. What can we expect from Katie's final fight tomorrow night, and will she finish her career with a victory in Croke Park?Boxer Christina Desmond, Boxing Coach Liam Brierton and Boxing Referee Sadie Duffy all join Andrea to discuss!

Listener Ann Marie got in touch about an issue she had while traveling this week with Ryanair.She joins Andrea to discuss what happened…

RTÉ has announced a new drama ‘Mr Moonlight' based on the book by Irish Independent Special Correspondent Catherine Fegan. It begs the question: should we dramatise serious cases like this one?Joining Andrea to discuss is Frank Greaney, Newstalk Courts Correspondent and host of the ‘Inside the Crime' podcast and Sam Blake, crime writer and Founder of the Murder One Festival.

Breakfast Briefing Presenter Shane Beatty joined Andrea with a roundup of some of the stories from across the country this week.

Residents of the Montpelier development on the site of the former O'Devaney Gardens flats in Dublin are caught up in a parking dispute, with the development's underground car park still inaccessible.As a result, residents are being forced to pay €3 an hour for parking, creating a significant ongoing expense…With high-density housing becoming increasingly common, is guaranteed parking something residents should reasonably expect?Joining Andrea to discuss is CEO of Ray Cooke Auctioneers Ray Cooke, Fine Fáil Cllr & Chair of the Dublin Central Area Committee John Stephens, as well as listeners.

Do you want to set up your own home office or study? What is the best way to go about it, and what should you be aware of?This week, the Home Squad are here to give tips on making the perfect home office!Joining Andrea to discuss is Jenny Sheehan, Co-Host of ‘Rip it up: The Renovations Podcast' (@workerscottage on Instagram) and Jenny Butler, Interior Architect & Design Director of Jennifer Anne Interior.

Do you know what ‘67', ‘Rizz' and ‘Maxxing' mean? No? Well, you're not alone! Google search data for 2026 reveals the most searched slang words in Ireland.Katie Gallagher from Spin and Dr. Gail Flanagan, Communication and Linguistics Lecturer in the University of Limerick join to discuss!

Lipoedema affects many women, yet it is often overlooked or misdiagnosed, leaving them living with pain and uncertainty for years…Andrea is joined by three women who have experienced lipoedema firsthand to discuss their journeys, the challenges of accessing treatment, and why they chose to travel abroad for surgery, a decision that has helped them reduce their pain and regain their quality of life.

Yesterday on the show, Andrea spoke about school refusal and the reality that many children, parents and families face every September…But, what exactly is school refusal, and why can it have such a profound impact on the whole family? What does it look like in everyday life, and what support is available to families who are struggling with it?Joining Andrea to discuss is CEO of Neurodiversity Ireland, Nessa Hill and Children's Feeding Therapist and Chef from Fussy Eating Kids, Louise Lennox.

We've decided to do a deep dive on some of our favourite albums to explore the stories behind them.What did the artists really think of each other? Where did the inspirations from the songs come from?Joining Andrea to discuss is Alan Buckley from the Irish Rock ‘N' Roll Museum Experience, who's going to talk through the life and work of Britney Spears!

The National Transport Authority has today announced price hikes on buses and trains.Fares are to increase by about 15 per cent, and we will see the 90 minute fare of €2 rise to €2.30…How do you feel about this increase?Joining Andrea to discuss is Peter O'Neill, Secretary of the Galway Commuters Coalition, as well as listeners.

With the school term back in full swing, many children are excited to see their friends and return to routine, but for some families, the return to school can bring anxiety, fear and school refusal.How can parents support children who are struggling? Should we listen to their fears and give them time, or can staying home make returning even harder?School refusal is often a sign that something deeper is going on, whether it's anxiety, friendships, bullying, academic pressure or feeling overwhelmed…Have you experienced school refusal as a parent? What helped your child, and what advice would you give to other families going through it?Joining Andrea to discuss is Neurodevelopmental Therapist and Founder of CogniClinic.ie, Ollwyn Moran and listeners.

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 Cathal O'Sullivan joined Andrea in the studio to put a smile on your faces…

Following an NTA consultation, dogs, cats and other pets are expected to be allowed greater access to bus, trains and trams…Is that good news for you? Should pets be allowed on public transport?Andrea is joined by listeners to discuss.

Every Wednesday afternoon, we'll be talking Making Babies.Andrea will be joined by Professor Shane Higgins, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, to cover every area of trying to have a baby. From the very start of knowing how to prepare, right up to pregnancy – and all the bumps in the road in between.This week, Shane joins Andrea to discuss twins and multiple pregnancies!

Fontaines D.C. have announced a second night at Slane Castle next summer.How big is this for the band, and what makes a venue like Slane so special?Danny McElhinney, Music Journalist with the Irish Mail on Sunday, joins Andrea to discuss.

From today, Cork city car parking fees will rise by up to 30%. This impacts two multi-storey city-centre carparks; North Main Street and Paul Street.Are car parks not expensive enough already?Andrea is joined by Joe O'Shea, Editor of Corkbeo.ie and listeners to discuss.

For this week's Ask the Expert, Andrea is joined by Dermot Goode, Health Insurance Expert with totalhealthcover.ie to answer any of your health insurance questions!

Are you friends with your colleagues?And over the years have you formed lifelong friendships through work?According to research, women are more likely to make better friends at work than their male counterparts so just why is that... and do you have a work best friend and just how important is it?Joining Andrea to discuss is Career psychologist, founder of The Career Psychologist and author of the bestselling book 'Total Reset' Sinead Brady and 98FM Producer Russell Alford.

Should the Irish driving test be revamped to include motorway competence?Minister of State for International and Road Transport, Sean Canney believes that the test should be changed to fully reflect the road network.Andrea is joined by listeners to discuss.

How much do you pay for your gym membership? And how much is a yoga or pilates class setting you back every week?Do you think they have become too expensive?Joining Andrea to discuss is Louise Hayden, Head Coach and co-owner of Hup Fitness and Darina Dunne, Chairperson of the Irish Physical Activity Alliance.

Entertainment News Content Creator Holli Breslin joins Andrea with the things you don't want to miss this week!

Hospital waiting lists could pass one million this winter, with medics warning the situation may get even worse next year.Overall treatment waiting lists have risen by 48,000 in just four months, to almost 991,000, amid staff shortages, recruitment restrictions and a growing population.Have you been affected by hospital waiting lists? How long have you been waiting, and what needs to be done to bring those waiting times down?Joining Andrea to discuss is Dr Brian Turner, Health Economist in Cork University Business School in UCC, Bernard Mulvany, Advocate with Access for All Ireland and listeners.

It's time for Ask the Medic! Where an expert joins to answer any of your health-related questions.This week, Andrea is joined by Katie Mugan Nursing Mama Lactation Consultant & Breastfeeding & Formula Feeding Specialist to answer any of your questions!

When you hear someone say the ‘C' word at this time of year, does it fill you with excitement or dread?Irish Independent journalist Tanya Sweeney has been getting trolled by Christmas emails already, and joins Andrea to discuss!

As Fontaines D.C. closed their set at Electric Picnic, it was revealed that they'd be headlining Slane Castle next year.Are you excited for this, and how big is it for the band?Danny McElhinney, Music Journalist with the Irish Mail on Sunday joins Andrea to discuss.

Andrea's guest got in touch to share his recent experience on the M50.Maurice was driving on the motorway when another motorist, travelling in the opposite direction, flashed their lights to warn him that there was a car coming towards him on the wrong side of the road…He decided to call the emergency services and joins to discuss how those emergency services responded…Also joining to discuss emergency response times is owner of Lifeline Ambulance, David Hall.

Are you determined to finally get on top of your finances once and for all?For many, looking at your bank account is something you dread, but how should we best manage what's coming in and what's coming out?For this edition of Money Matters, Andrea is joined by CEO at Fairstone Ireland and Personal Finance Expert Paul Merriman to discuss everything you need to know about the state savings scheme.

Season two of The Traitors Ireland kicked off last night, but what did you make of it?Esther McCarthy, Irish Examiner Life/Style Editor and Stephanie Regan, Clinical Psychotherapist join Andrea to give their thoughts!Image: RTÉ

Should parents be held responsible for their children's actions?Some TDs are calling for parents of young offenders to be fined for their crimes in a bid to clamp down on prolific offenders...So, do you agree? What should be done?Joining Andrea to discuss is John Lonergan, former Mountjoy Governor, Criminologist Robert Cullen, Suzanne Rodgers, Research and Policy Analyst with Social Justice Ireland and listeners.

The infamous ‘Traitors Ireland' returns to our screens this Sunday evening, with many of us glued to our TVs at 9:30pm to discover who will be chosen as the new Traitors, and who will take on the role of the Faithfuls…Clare McKenna is joined by some of last year's contestants to give the inside scoop on life in the castle, the challenges of the game, and how deception can leave even the most observant players questioning who they can trust…Eamon O'Keefe, Faye Brennan and Esther McCarthy from the Irish Examiner join to discuss!

We continue a county-by-county journey across Ireland, exploring all 32 counties that make up this remarkable island. Have you been to some of these places and hidden gems?Today, guest host Clare McKenna is joined by Travel Content Creator Will Murphy to find out what the best things to see and do are in County Fermanagh!

Losing someone you love can make grief impossible to navigate. Sadly, it can also affect your relationships, with friends or family sometimes distancing themselves because they don't know what to say or how to support you…Have you lost friends or family members through grief?Clare McKenna is joined by listeners to discuss.

80,000 fans are heading to Stradbally this weekend for what looks to be a very rainy Electric Picnic...So, how are festival goers down there already getting on?Joining guest host Clare McKenna to discuss is Spin News Anchor Katie Gallagher and listeners.

Breakfast Briefing Presenter Shane Beatty joined guest host Clare McKenna with a roundup of some of the stories from across the country this week.