Lunchtime Live

Does our current food environment make unhealthy choices far too easy? Well, according to Prof Donal O’Shea, HSE Clinical Lead for Obesity: it is.

He joins Andrea to discuss.

Katie Gallagher, Spin News Anchor, has her finger on the pulse for what’s happening and she joins Andrea with the things you don’t want to miss this week!

How big of a problem is dog poo in your local area, and what should be done to both prevent owners from leaving dog fouling and make it easier to dispose of?

Joining Andrea to discuss is DIY expert Alan Grant, Broadcaster Fionnuala Moran, Valarie Roe CEO & Founder of Valarie Roe PR and listeners.

It’s time for The Health Reset! Where an expert joins to answer any of your health-related questions.

This week, Andrea is joined by Dr Niall Breen from the Portmarnock GP Clinic to answer your medical questions!

Have neighbourhood Whatsapp groups lost the run of themselves?

In an article in the Independent UK, writer Oliver Petter wonders how the humble group chat for neighbourly business went from a necessary utility to an emotional dumping ground…

What is your experience?

Joining Andrea to discuss is Newstalk’s Technology Correspondent, Jess Kelly, as well as Esther O’Moore Donohoe, writer and podcaster.

On the show last week, Andrea spoke to parents of children with autism. They gave their day-to-day experiences of navigating life with their children and the lack of support and resources available to parents who are facing this daily reality.

More people have gotten in touch to share their own experiences, and to talk about what they would like to see going forward…

Last week, Andrea spoke to some parents who are struggling to get school bus tickets for their kids.

As the academic year approaches, many parents are facing no choice but to drive their kids to school each morning.

Today, Andrea speaks with more parents on this issue…

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 Paul Merriman of Ask Paul to discuss everything you need to know about mortgage interest rates and their impact!

Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly has condemned what he has described as the "reckless behaviour" of motorists driving on the wrong side of motorways. He added that in some cases this form of dangerous driving is being carried out for "social media likes".

What more needs to be done about social media trends around driving?

Joining Andrea to discuss is Dr Elizabeth Farries, Director of the UCD Centre for Digital Policy,  Trina O'Connor, host of the ‘Real Lives Untold’ podcast and Newstalk Reporter Jessica Woodlock.

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 Tony Smyth to find out what the best things to see and do are in County Dublin!