Lunchtime Live

From glass falling on to the street to rubbish being dumped – derelict buildings are causing problems right across the country, but are dereliction levies being collected?

Andrea is joined by listeners with their own experience of dereliction causing issues in their areas, including Frank O’Connor from Anois and Derelict Ireland.

From Curtains to rugs and throws – how do you make your soft furnishings work? 

Hardware Expert Alan Grant and Arlene McIntyre from Arlene McIntrye Designs join Andrea with their tips and tricks.

From where Harry had his first kiss to the place where he started his working life – Harry Styles fans can now get a guided tour around his home village.

Tour Guide Ben McCormick joins Andrea to discuss how this idea came about, and Diarmuid from Alternative Dublin (an event and walking tour company) joins to discuss if we make enough of a fuss about music legends in Ireland.

Wexford woman Lisa O’Connor got in touch with the show saying that new laws are needed to stop pet thefts in Ireland. She has set up a petition calling for pet theft to have its own classification.

Lisa, along with Peadar Tóibín, leader of Aontú and listeners join Andrea to discuss why this is needed.

It was Kylie Minogue’s birthday this week, and she celebrated by racking up €35 million in wine sales! A huge amount of money by anyone’s standards.

She’s not the only celebrity with an alcohol brand: Graham Norton has a wine, George Clooney and his tequila… Even non-drinker Blake Lively brought out Betty Booze.  

So, why are they so successful?

Andrea is joined by Michelle Lawlor from The Nude Wine Company to discuss.

It's Throwback Thursday, where we look back on things that happened this week in history. 98fm’s Ciaran O’Connor joined Andrea Gilligan to rewind the clock.

The Children’s Hospital is going to be delayed. Again. 

The most recent completion date was the 29th of October, which will not be met. A new date is yet to be given.

The current budget stands at €2.24bn to get the long-promised hospital up and running.

Andrea Gilligan is joined by listeners to get their thoughts on this construction fiasco.

Co-sleeping can be a controversial topic, so Dr Afif EL Khuffash, Consultant Neonatologist & Paediatrician at the Rotunda Hospital is with Andrea to answer all your questions.

The UK Prime Minister has said that one in eight degrees are ‘Mickey Mouse’ degrees, and that they’ll be shut down. 

He said they’ll use the money saved from fewer tuition fees to fund extra apprenticeships. 

Is this a good idea? Or snobbery?

Andrea is joined by listeners to get their thoughts.

The families of residents of a Dublin nursing home are worried about their loved ones' future. They found out the nursing home is closing, and all their loved ones will be moved.

Lucan Lodge is a residential nursing home located in Lucan, South Dublin. It has 74 beds and is near full capacity.

Andrea is joined by listeners whose family members are currently in the nursing home to hear their experience so far.

Image: Lucan Lodge