Lunchtime Live

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.

Killarney in County Kerry was hit with flash flooding last night after what locals are describing as “biblical” rain…

Guest host Clare McKenna is joined by some of those impacted to discuss.

If you’re looking to design or do up your child’s bedroom, where do you start, and what should you look out for?

This week, the Home Squad are here to discuss all things kids bedrooms!

Joining guest host Clare McKenna 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 walk along while looking at your phone?

We’re all guilty of being distracted, but because of people’s smart phone dependency now further measures are being implemented to add new ground level traffic lights at zebra crossings.

So, is this really what’s needed to deal with distracted pedestrians?

Joining guest host Clare McKenna to discuss is Colin Baker, Managing Director of Back from the Future tech support and listeners.

A report has shown that transplants have fallen significantly, having failed to return to pre-pandemic levels.

So, what impact does this have on those on the transplant list?

Guest host Clare McKenna is joined by Maureen O'Donnell, CEO of the Irish Lung Fibrosis Association, Colin White, National Advocacy Manager with the Irish Kidney Association and listeners.