Lunchtime Live

Is it a good idea to seek out fertility testing early, and how effective is it for those who want children later in life? Newstalk Reporter Bella Finn did the hard work for the show, with an AMH test from Sims IVF Clinic, and joins Andrea to discuss the process.

With the sun shining this bright - you’re probably in the mood to get your BBQ set up…

The Home Squad are here to talk about all things cooking outdoors!

Joining Andrea to discuss is Jenny Sheehan former ‘Home of the Year’ winners who is on Instagram as @workerscottage and Kate O’Driscoll, who you might know on Instagram as @victorianrathmines.

Today we're talking about one of the most talked-about family dramas in the celebrity world: the rumored feud between Victoria and David Beckham and their daughter-in-law, Nicola Peltz. From wedding tensions to social media shade, what’s really going on behind the scenes?

Joining Andrea to discuss is Founder of Society PR, Avila Lipsett and Alexandra Ryan from Goss.ie.

Residents of a housing estate in north County Dublin have voiced serious concerns over unfinished infrastructure, specifically the absence of speed bumps that were promised in the original planning permission. Four years after moving in, locals say the lack of traffic-calming measures poses a danger to their children’s safety and are calling for urgent action…

Andrea is joined by local residents to discuss.

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 Head Tour Guide at the Irish Rock ‘N’ Roll Museum Experience, Alan Buckley, who’s going to talk us through the Fleetwood Mac album Rumours…

RTÉ’s Eurovision Head of Delegation Michael Kealy has said it “feels wrong” when others suggest the broadcaster boycott the Eurovision Song Contest.

There has been controversy over Israel’s participation in the 69th Eurovision Song Contest, with many calls for RTÉ to pull out of the event.

That obviously hasn’t happened and Ireland is competing tonight, along with Israel.

Are you disappointed that we are going ahead with the song contest?

Andrea is joined by Newstalk’s Henry McKean reporting from Basel, Frank Dermody, President of Ireland’s Eurovision Fan Club, Zoe Lawlor, Chairperson of the Ireland Palestine Solidarity Campaign and more to discuss.

Some Dublin taxi drivers are operating a loophole to take fares in Drogheda, and local taxi drivers are not happy…

Andrea is joined by taxi drivers to discuss what is going on.

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…

Despite efforts to reduce childcare costs, many Irish families continue to face significant financial burdens. Recent reports highlight that families paying up to €1,138 monthly for childcare receive a subsidy of €414, leaving them with a €724 out-of-pocket expense.

To achieve the Government’s target of €200 monthly childcare costs, an additional €524 per child per month would be required.

So, is the Government dropping the ball here?

Joining Andrea to discuss is Siobhan O’Neill-White from mams.ie, as well as listeners.

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 the 9 to 12 of pregnancy, the end of the first trimester…