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France is now looking at a string of measures to make low-cost fast fashion, especially items from Chinese mass producers, less attractive to buyers.  

Key measures include a ban on advertising for the cheapest textiles, and an environmental charge on low-cost items. 

Should we follow France’s lead in making fast fashion less attractive? 

Andrea was joined by Pat Kane is a sustainability advocate and founder of Reuzi and others to discuss...

Following Leo Varadkar's resignation as Taoiseach and leader of Fine Gael yesterday, Justice Minister Helen McEntee joined Andrea Gilligan on Lunchtime Live to discuss who she will be backing as Ireland's next Taoiseach...

It's time for Throwback Thursday, where we look back on things that happened this week in history.  Ciaran O’Connor from 98fm joined Andrea Gilligan on Lunchtime Live... 

Yesterday, Leo Varadkar shocked the nation with his resignation as Taoiseach and leader of Fine Gael.

He said: ‘I don’t feel I am the best person for that job anymore’  

But who is the right person for the job? What qualities would you like to see in a new leader?  

Andrea Gilligan was joined by Eoghan Gallagher, President of Young Fine Gael, Adrian Cummins, CEO of the Restaurants Association, Peter Dooley, Dublin Renters Union and others to discuss...

As part of Endometriosis Awareness Month, Dr Bart Kuczera, Consultant at Beacon CARE facility joined Andrea to answer listeners questions...

Leo Varadkar has stood down as Taoiseach and Fine Gael leader.

Andrea Gilligan was joined by Craig Hughes, Political Correspondent with the Irish Daily Mail, Labour TD Ged Nash, Fine Gael Senator Regina Doherty and Independent TD Verona Murphy to discuss...

Leo Varadkar has stood down as Taoiseach and Fine Gael leader.

Andrea Gilligan was joined by Newstalk's Chief Reporter, Barry Whyte, Fine Gael Senator Mary Seery-Kearney and Labour TD Aodhán Ó Riordáin to get their reaction...

Leo Varadkar has stood down as Taoiseach and Fine Gael leader.

Andrea Gilligan was joined by former Fine Gael TD and Broadcaster Ivan Yates, Newstalk's Chief Reported Barry Whyte and Alan Farrell, Fine Gael TD for Dublin FIngal to get their reaction...

Leo Varadkar has stood down as Taoiseach and Fine Gael leader.

People Before Profit TD Paul Murphy joined Andrea to give his reaction...

Irish Wedding Band Bluemoose were performing in Zurich on St. Patrick’s Day when they were joined on stage by a surprise guest.  

Philip Joyce, Bluemoose’s guitarist and lead vocalist joined Adrian Kennedy to discuss...