Lunchtime Live

What is a school therapy dog, and how can they help children navigate the challenges of school life every day?

Frank is a Goldendoodle with a very special role at Mallow’s Convent Primary School. He lives with the school Principal, proudly wears the school jersey on match days, and even treats everyone on his birthday. But, beyond his popularity, Frank plays an important part in supporting the wellbeing of pupils and staff alike.

Joining Andrea to discuss is Sheila O’Connor, Principal of Mallow’s Convent Primary School, and Jennifer Long, third class teacher in the school.

Riots broke out in Belfast yesterday evening in the aftermath of a serious knife attack in the city.

A number of homes and businesses were targeted during the disorder, with properties being torched and significant damage reported.

Many people were forced to flee their homes as emergency services dealt with up to 62 separate incidents throughout the night…

Were you affected by these riots, and what did you witness?

Andrea is joined by locals in Belfast, as well as Newstalk’s Chief Reporter Barry Whyte, to discuss.

For this week’s Ask the Expert, Andrea is joined by Áine Hynes, Senior Counsel Solicitor and Chair of the Law Society task force for Mental Health Law & Capacity Law, and author of ‘Irish Legal Capacity and Assisted Decision Making’, to discuss everything you should know about a Power of Attorney.

Could Katie Taylor be planning a run for the Áras? In a recent interview ahead of her fight in Croke Park in September, she said she’s not ruling it out…

What do you think about this? Would you like to see her run for the role of President?

Joining Andrea to discuss is Liam Morley Brereton from St Brigid’s Boxing Club in Offaly and listeners.

We’re hearing more and more about women choosing to freeze their eggs, but we want to understand better why women are making this decision, and what the costs are around it…

Alexandra Ryan, Founder of Goss.ie and Tara Logan Buckley, Chartered Clinical Psychologist, join Andrea to discuss.

New figures show that almost 143,000 vehicles were clamped in Ireland last year. Of those who appealed, nearly one in four successfully had their clamp overturned, while almost half of those who pursued a second-stage appeal won their case.

How common is clamping, and are more motorists missing the opportunity to challenge it? Have you ever had your vehicle clamped, and did you appeal the decision?

Joining Andrea to discuss is Broadcaster Padraig Wilson McCarthy, Editor of CompleteCar.ie, Shane O’Donoghue and listeners.

A public meeting is taking place in Blanchardstown tonight to discuss the Ireland v Israel fixtures.

Will we see the match take place in a neutral venue? What would you like to see happen?

Joining Andrea to discuss is Ruth Coppinger, Solidarity TD for Dublin West, Off the Ball’s Cameron Hill, as well as listeners.

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

This week, guest host Clare McKenna is joined by Frank McGrath, Audiologist and owner of TinnitusClinic.ie to discuss all you need to know about tinnitus.

Is there anything worse than a colleague cracking open their lunch, just to unleash the smell of fish or eggs in the office?

Have we lost all office food etiquette?

Food Writer Dee Laffan joins guest host Clare McKenna to discuss!