Lunchtime Live

Every Wednesday afternoon, we’ll be talking Making Babies.

Andrea will be joined by Professor Shane Higgins, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, to cover every area of trying to have a baby. From the very start of knowing how to prepare, right up to pregnancy – and all the bumps in the road in between.

This week, Shane joins Andrea to discuss gynaecological complaints that might impact pregnancy…

The Dáil has heard that lads on scramblers are still “running amok”.

This comes after a child was seriously injured in a hit and run in Dublin’s North Inner City…

Though Grace’s Law bans scramblers from public places, the problem still continues.

So, what can be done?

Joining Andrea to discuss is Daniel Ennis, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Central, Carol, the aunt of Jayden Deans who was injured in a hit and run incident and listeners.

For this week’s Ask the Expert, Andrea is joined by Trevor Grant, Chairperson of the Association of Irish Mortgage Advisors to answer any of your mortgage questions!

New research reveals that children are parented differently, depending on their sex.

Daughters receive more protection, financial support and dating advice, while sons tend to receive encouragement with sports and athletics and have more sexual freedom.

So, do you parent your child differently depending on if they’re a boy or a girl?

Joining Andrea to discuss is Katie Makk, host of the ‘Opinions Matter’ podcast, Principal Clinical Psychologist, Anne Kehoe and listeners.

Alopecia is an autoimmune disease that causes patchy hair loss, predominantly on the scalp.

Joining Andrea to discuss their experiences living with the condition are Claire Fullam, owner of Trua Trichology Clinic, Caoilfhinn Ní Choiligh, Alopecia Advocate and Westmeath Rose and listeners.

With the introduction of a €3 fee on imported items, known as ‘Temu Tax’, will more people be pushed into the secondhand market?

Alongside vinted and Facebook marketplace, might charity shops see a boost?

Joining Andrea to discuss is Jo Linehan, Editor of the Climate Supplement with the Sunday Times, Laura Mullett, Fashion Expert and Journalist and Shanel Williams from Vision Ireland.

Katie Gallagher, Spin News Anchor, has her finger on the pulse for what’s happening and she joins Andrea with the things you don’t want to miss this week!

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The Government is expected to sign off today on new draft planning guidelines for one-off housing in rural and Gaeltacht areas.

Under the proposals, local authorities will be told not to take an "overly prescriptive" approach to rural housing applications. The aim is to make it easier for people to secure planning permission to build a home and live in these communities.

Will these changes help tackle the housing crisis, or will their impact be limited? And how welcoming are rural communities to new people moving into the area?

Joining Andrea to discuss is President of Macra na Feirme, Josephine O’Neil, Town Planner Derek Whyte, Jacqueline Hogge from the Irish Farmer’s Journal, Munster Regional Chair with the Irish Farmers’ Association, Conor O’Leary and listeners.

It’s time for Ask the Medic! Where an expert joins to answer any of your health-related questions.

This week, Andrea is joined by Dr Niall Breen from the Portmarnock GP Clinic to answer your medical questions!

Irish influencer Charleen Murphy entered Love Island’s Casa Amour last night - what are her chances on the show, and have you been keeping up with it?

Joining Andrea to discuss is Broadcaster Fionnuala Jones, Content Creator Holli Breslin, Eva from the Positive Tribes, a Tarot Reader in England and podcast host Orlaith Condon.

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