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More than 80 per cent of public transport workers say they have been the target of abuse and more than half say antisocial behaviour is an issue for them at least once a week. 

That is according to a new survey by trade union SIPTU who are looking for the establishment of a dedicated transport police. 

Is there too much anti-social behaviour on public transport? Do we need transport police?  

Andrea was joined by Matt Rice, Go Ahead Ireland and Alan and Raymond who have experience working in public transport...

Anna Mills family know only too well about the struggles to get care for children with scoliosis. Her 2 daughters have the condition, with her youngest currently struggling to even get an appointment with a consultant. 

Anna joined Andrea on Lunchtime Live alongside Sinn Fein’s David Cullinane, TD and Party Health Spokesperson...

This year Andrea Gilligan is determined to make some changes and become that bit healthier! 

Over the next few weeks Andrea will be joined by a number of different people to find out how they live well.

Patrick McKeown is creator, CEO and Director of Education and Training at Oxygen Advantage joined Andrea on Lunchtime Live today...

The Pleasure Boys took their XLL Tour to Belfast last Saturday and it has caused a social media storm. 

The videos show the dancers fully naked, dancing with women on stage.

Andrea was joined by John Woodward, Owner and Director of Pleasure Boys XXL Tour and Regina Sparkles, lead Drag Queen with the team...

Lots of Irish success stories at the BATFAs last night - Cillian Murphy won best actor for his role in Oppenheimer.  

But the big stars were the Irish production company behind 'Poor Things.' The film won 5 BATFAs and was made by the Dublin based company Element Pictures. 

Andrea was joined by Andrew Lowe who is Co-CEO and founder of Element Pictures, the Producer of 'Poor Things'.... 

Transport Infrastructure Ireland says the MetroLink is needed for Dublin because the country is outgrowing its current transport infrastructure.

It told the first day of An Bord Pleanala's oral hearing into the project that congestion could cost the Irish economy two-billion euro a year.

Andrea was joined by Feljin Jose, Chairperson of the Dublin Commuter Coalition and other listeners to discuss...

Fashion Stylist and Journalist Laura Mullett was in New York for her wedding anniversary and had revamped her wedding dress to wear for the occasion. 

Would you ever have your wedding dress revamped?

Andrea was joined by Laura and Mags Morgan, Owner of Mizz Rio Bridal, the original provider of alternative wedding dresses in Ireland and listener Jacinta to discuss...

This is Lunchtime Live’s Big Batch. Every Monday we’ll be learning new easy to cook batch recipes from Cook Book Author and Recipe writer Sarah Butler to keep you eating well. No more staring into an open fridge looking for inspiration! This week Andrea and Sarah looked at recipes for meatballs...

Follow the hashtag #LLBigBatch for all our recipes.

Are normal people being priced out of cultural events? 

Joe O’Shea, Editor of CorkBeo.ie, pointed out in his column in the Irish Daily Mirror this morning the absurd prices of grandstand tickets in Dublin on St Patrick’s day 

He says:  ‘There's something a little sad about limiting the best seats for our biggest national celebration to those who can afford it (and on O'Connell Street, you're talking a grand for a family of four)’ 

Andrea was joined by Joe O'Shea and other listeners to discuss...

On Newstalk Breakfast this morning, Shane and Ciara were talking about the lies that people tell their children – from the ice cream van playing music when they’ve run out of ice cream to eating your crusts making your hair curly. 

But is it ok to lie to your kids?  

Psychiatrist Brendan Kelly joined Andrea to discuss...