Lunchtime Live

What does it take to become an Irish citizen?

Last year, over 5,000 took part in the citizenship ceremony that’s coming up in a few weeks.

But, what does it involve?

Joining Andrea to discuss is two people who know the process: Gina London and Maria Dickenson.

A listener contacted the show recently detailing how they have been plagued by poor customer service in recent years.

How big of a problem is bad customer service, and should it be a consumer right?

Joining Andrea to discuss is Conor Pope, Consumer Affair Correspondent at the Irish Times.

Are dickie-bows and ties a thing of the past, should children have the option to wear tracksuits, or should we stick to tradition and discipline?

Joining Andrea to discuss is Rachel Harper, Principal of St. Patrick’s National School in Greystones, Barbara Ennis, Principal, Alexandra College Dublin and more.

We’ve decided to do a deep dive on some of our favourite albums to explore the stories behind them.

What did the band really think of each other? Where did the inspirations from the songs come from?

Joining Andrea to discuss is Newstalk’s Showbiz Reporter Emily Keegan, who’s going to talk us through the latest Taylor Swift project: ‘The Tortured Poets Department’...

Today, we're talking about a growing tension on roads — fast-moving cyclists and unsuspecting walkers. In The Irish Times, Kathy Sheridan writes, 'I have nothing against cycling, but spare me from speeding cyclists on country paths…’

So, are cyclists arrogant?

Andrea is joined by listeners to discuss.

On the show, the topic about the pain of losing a parent, or a child, has been covered before. But, something not touched on as much is the grief that comes with losing a friend…

It’s something most of us will have to go through at some stage of our lives.

Joining Andrea to discuss is Oona Frawley, author of ‘This Interim Time’, Kathie Stritch, from Grief Ireland and Grief Psychotherapist, Liz Gleeson.

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…

Many young Irish people are still heading to Australia in search of a better life. Lately, an increasing number are choosing to work in the mines, hoping to save up for a mortgage. But, with the cost of living on the rise, the question is: Is Australia still the land of opportunity? Is the grass still as green as it once seemed?

Andrea is joined by some of those young people living over there to discuss.

Every Wednesday afternoon, we’ll be talking about 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 the importance of diet and exercise during pregnancy…

A new survey by Lipton Ice Tea has revealed that half of us are terrified of dancing in public. Nearly 6 in 10 say that they “actively avoid” social events where they know music will be playing. And when it comes to busting a move, it's Gen Z who feel the most self-conscious about hitting the dance floor.

Joining Andrea to discuss is Newstalk’s Technology Correspondent, Jess Kelly and Dr Peter Lovatt, AKA Dr Dance, Director of Dance Psychology at Movement in Practice.