Lunchtime Live

Andrea was joined by Irish Architect and Environmentalist Duncan Stewart and other listeners to discuss…

As the cost-of-living crisis continues to bite across the country, Newstalk is here to help with a new online series highlighting the best ways to save on your bills.

Cut-the-Cost will offer tips and advice on how to save some money this Christmas.

Aoife Kearns, Newstalk Reporter has done the hard work and sourced the best deals for your Christmas Crackers...

In September, Andrea spoke to Maggie Butler, a mother desperately seeking help for her son Alex, who was in hospital following lifesaving surgery.  

Maggie joined Andrea today with an update...

The Ross Lake House hotel in Rosscahill in Galway which was due to accommodate 70 asylum seekers this week, was set on fire over the weekend.

The incident has been described by Minister for Integration Roderic O’Gorman as ‘deeply sinister’. 

Every Friday, as part of our ‘Ask Me Anything’ series, we put your questions to people from interesting background or working in different jobs.  

Today on the show Andrea was joined by Tony Moran who is an airline pilot with Aer Lingus...

Hospital admissions for dog bites soared by more than 50% in a decade, a new study has found.  

Of the 3,158 patients receiving treatment between 2012 and 2021, over 1,200 were children bitten by dogs.  

The research, carried out by the Department of Agriculture, University of Limerick and National Health Intelligence Unit, found that over 80% of those requiring hospital treatment were emergency admissions.  

Are we careful enough with our dogs? 

Andrea was joined by listeners to discuss...

Isabelle Geraghty is just 26 years of age, yet went through the menopause when she was in her teens. 

When she was just 13, she was told that she had premature ovarian insufficiency. 

Andrea was joined by Isabelle on Lunchtime Live today...

Columnist with Irish Independent, Mary McCarthy has decided to put her foot down when it comes to emptying the compost bin at home. Writing on X, Mary says: 'My top gripe with the individuals I live with (my lovely family!!) is nobody empties the compost bin & nobody cleans her...except me...So now I'm going to go on strike...let's see what happens'

Mary joined Andrea on Lunchtime Live today...

Kylie Ann Stewart is a 10-year-old girl who has been waiting for crucial surgery on her spine since 2018. If she doesn’t get the soon, she will become inoperable.  

Kylie Ann’s mother Catherine joined Andrea on Lunchtime Live today...

A draft law on the use of facial recognition technology will be published by the Government today.  

The proposed legislation would allow Gardaí use the technology when searching CCTV footage, which the Justice Minister Helen McEntee has said is vital when it comes to investigating serious crime.  

Following the Dublin riots last month, the offences of riot and violent disorder were also included in the legislation. 

What do you think about this technology being used? 

Andrea was joined by listeners to discuss...