Lunchtime Live

Every Wednesday afternoon, we’ll be talking Making Babies.

Andrea will be joined by Professor Shane Higgins, Master of the National Maternity Hospital 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 a baby’s movement in the womb.

Children who vape are three times more likely to become smokers, that’s according to new research from the University of York and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine.

With this in mind, do we need to fast track the ban of disposable vapes?

Andrea is joined by listeners to discuss.

Kneecap’s Mo Chara is back before Westminster Magistrates’ Court this morning, accused of displaying a Hezbollah flag during a London gig last November.

The case has sparked a major show of support. Fans and campaigners have gathered outside the court, filling the streets with music, chants, and live performances in solidarity with the Belfast rapper.

Andrea is joined by some of the voices who will be outside the court today to discuss.

Listener Seán got in touch with the show due to a frustrating experience with the Gardaí - where an apparent glitch on their end led to his car getting impounded…

He joins Andrea, along with Motoring Journalist Dave Humphries, to discuss what happened.

For this week’s Ask the Expert, Andrea is joined by Dr. Mary O’ Kane, Lecturer in Psychology and author of ’Perfectly Imperfect Parenting: Connection Not Perfection’ to answer all of your parenting questions!

Do disposable BBQs pose a danger to the environment?

Listener Declan got in touch with the show after finding some left on the beach and joins Andrea, along with Dave O’Reilly, Chair of Tidy Towns, to discuss.

A London bar has come under fire for adding an automatic 4% service charge to all drinks ordered at the bar.

This adds around 30 pence to all pints ordered at the Well & Boot in Waterloo station.

As the cost of living continues to spiral, is tipping culture out of control?

Joining Andrea to discuss is Caolán Barron, owner of the Sky and The Ground Pub, Oliver from Wall & Keogh Teas and more.

In July, Megan Slough Royal and her family were completely shocked to find that mother Maureen Slough had undergone an assisted suicide at a clinic in Switzerland. How did they find out? Through a message on Whatsapp…

The Pegasos Clinic has since changed their policies following this situation, and Andrea is joined by Megan to discuss what changed, and her reaction to it.

If any of these issues have affected you, you can contact The Samaritans on 116 123.

The Rose of Tralee kicked off yesterday, bringing with it a full swing of festivities across Kerry.

The event has endured since its first iteration in 1959, but need it go on any longer? Is it outdated?

Joining Andrea to discuss is Cathal O’Sullivan, 98FM Producer, Lisa O'Sullivan Shaw (@modernirishmom on Instagram) Regional Judge for Kilkenny & Meath and Katie Makk from the Opinions Matter Podcast.

With the Leaving Cert results around the corner, there is an annual debate on whether or not it is the correct way to set students up for life. Many people think it is a great set up, while others feel it should be totally scrapped.

Joining Andrea to discuss is singer-songwriter Mary Coughlan, Principal at Alexandra College Dublin, Barbara Ennis and more.