Lunchtime Live

This year on Lunchtime Live we’ve been looking at things that we can do in order to make ourselves that bit happier and healthier.

This week, to talk about being sober-curious, Andrea is joined by Alcohol-Free Performance Coach Siobhan O’Connor.

Gardaí will today publish the pictures of dozens of rioters who took part in the violent disorder in Dublin city centre in November of last year…

Around 100 suspects are yet to be identified in the investigation, and Gardai are appealing to the public for information.

It is an unprecedented move - the first time in the history of the force that such a tactic has been used on such a large scale.

What do you think about this approach from the Gardai? Should they publish photos of Dublin riots suspects?

Andrea is joined by listeners to discuss.

Dr Niall Breen from the Portmarnock GP Clinic joined Andrea Gilligan to tackle your medical queries.

Do we think enough about the after care of our prisoners? Are we doing enough to help them rejoin society, and stop reoffending?

Andrea is joined by three people who think we can do a lot more to discuss, including Michele Kerrigan, Executive Director at Care After Prison.

Andrea is joined by Independent candidate Dr Tom Clonan to discuss an issue he had over the weekend with people parking in disabled spaces when they shouldn’t be. How often does this happen, and how big of an issue is it? Also joining to discuss is Peter Gohery from the Disabled Drivers Association and listeners.

With Christmas on the way - many people will be putting lights up outside, and city centres will light up like a festive tree. But, are Christmas lights too wasteful, and do they hurt the environment? If so, is it time to drop them?

Andrea is joined by John Gibbons, Environmental Journalist as well as listeners to discuss.

This is Lunchtime Live’s Big Batch. Every Monday we’ll be learning new easy to cook batch recipes to keep you eating well. No more staring into an open fridge looking for inspiration!

This week, Andrea is joined by Chef and Director of Conbini Condiments, Holly Dalton to learn more about how you can make and use different ice cubes for easy cooking!

Follow the hashtag #LLBigBatch for all our recipes.

Is there too much violence in movies and TV shows?

Director Ridley Scott has said that TV shows about murder and rape are ‘giving people ideas’...

Speaking to the Sunday Times he said: “Entertainment is, to a degree, a little twisted...what’s the matter with good, clean stories? If there’s one more TV show about a girl found in the woods who has been raped and dead for 25 years? Stop. It gives people ideas.”

What do you think? Is there too much violence in our entertainment?

Joining Andrea to discuss is Patrick Osbourne, author & screenwriter based in Kerry as well as listeners.

Trying to pick the right tiles or wooden flooring can be daunting – or do you go for carpet? There’s a lot to consider, but the Home Squad are here to help!

Andrea is joined by Jenny Sheahan, Irish Examiner Columnist and former winner of ‘Home of the Year’ and Sarah Carroll from Sand and Deliver DIY to discuss.

With Christmas around the corner and lots more waste knocking around the house, do you know what you can and can’t recycle?

Dr. Joanne Rourke, Spokesperson from MyWaste joins Andrea to discuss.