Lunchtime Live

Former Boyzone star Shane Lynch will tonight star in a new BBC documentary where he explores his relationship and journey back towards his religion.  It’s release of course marks Good Friday and the start of Easter weekend, a time when many turn their attention to their faith. 

But are we seeing more and more people returning to religion?

Recent survey from the activity group PGL Adventure that two out of three working parents rely on screen time to keep their children entertained. Yet excessive screen use by children, tweens and teenagers is has many side effects, including health risks. Why do parents still rely on it so much?

With the new Barbie trailer released we ask, does Barbie still have a place in society today?

Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has ruled out subsidised housing for healthcare workers. But should we introduce a Dublin allowance for workers struggling with costs of living in the city?

Students at University College Cork (UCC) have voted to ban the promotion of student race days and to no longer condone or endorse events involving horse racing or betting on animals.

The motion was passed as a result of a petition by the UCC Vegan Society which argued that the horse racing industry “knowingly and willingly partakes in the mistreatment and abuse of animals”

Are the students right?

Former Ireland and Ulster Rugby player Tommy Bowe joined Andrea today on the show to share his memories from before the Good Friday agreement and talked about the importance of teaching students about the history of the Troubles.

A charity has warned posting calorie counts on menus is having a negative impact on those who are recovering from an eating disorder. 

The research suggested calorie counts left those surveyed feeling pressure to follow dangerous disordered thinking around food.

Today we’ve asked our listeners what have their experiences, or lack thereof, have been in regards to the Good Friday Agreement.

A new survey of teachers has shown that teaching is no longer viewed as an attractive profession. The survey also indicates that there are unfilled teaching vacancies in almost half of all second-level schools.

Why are people not taking up these posts? Is teaching still an attractive job?

Andrea was joined by teachers; Adrienne, Warren, Bill and more to discuss…

Amsterdam has warned rowdy sex and drug tourists to ‘stay away.’ The Dutch city have launched a new ad campaign aimed at cracking down on lewd stag and hen dos.

The online ads will be triggered when people type in terms like - stag party, cheap hotel or pub crawl Amsterdam. What do you think about Amsterdam taking this new approach to stag parties and hen dos?

Andrea was joined by listeners to discuss…