Lunchtime Live

Last week on show, listeners across the country shared their experiences of A&E. Since then, even more people have been in touch to share their stories…

When was the last time you attended A&E, and what was your experience like? Whether it was positive or negative, how long did you wait, how were you treated, and did you receive the care you needed?

Guest host Clare McKenna is joined by listeners to discuss.

Author Sheila O’Flanagan was in her 30s when she had a hysterectomy and started menopause.

She joins Clare McKenna to talk and discuss her experience…

From the 1st of July, a new customs duty of €3 per item in a parcel will apply to items bought online from the UK and other non EU countries.

Why and how will it affect Irish consumers?

Caitríona Redmond, Consumer Columnist with the Irish Examiner, joins guest host Clare McKenna to discuss.

How bad is litter in your local area?

According to a study published today, Limerick City Centre is the dirtiest in the country, while Sligo is the cleanest town...

Coffee cups and cigarette butts are amongst the worst offenders.

Guest host Clare McKenna is joined by listeners to hear their issues…

For this week’s Ask Me Anything, Joanne Byrne, Director of Presence Plus PR joins guest host Clare McKenna to answer any of your questions about public relations, and being a celebrity agent!

Should we stop giving money as a gift to newlyweds?

Cash is one of the most popular wedding gifts, but some may argue that getting married is a decision, not an achievement.

What do you think about giving cash as a gift?

Joining guest host Clare McKenna to discuss is Sinead Ryan, Presenter of the Home show on Newstalk, Wedding planner Lyndsey Moynagh and listeners.

Yesterday, Newstalk’s Caoimhe Harney, whose father spent more than 24 hours waiting in A&E before being seen by a doctor, joined to speak with Andrea. Following her story, many listeners got in touch to share their own experiences of a healthcare system that, at times, is struggling to meet patients’ needs…

Today, guest host Clare McKenna is joined by some of those listeners to hear their stories.

Breakfast Briefing Presenter Shane Beatty joined guest host Clare McKenna with a roundup of some of the stories from across the country this week.

Are you renting, but want to spruce up your home?

This week, the Home Squad are here to discuss rental refreshes without annoying your landlord!

Joining Andrea to discuss is Jenny Sheehan, Co-Host of ‘Rip it up: The Renovations Podcast’ (@workerscottage on Instagram) and Jenny Butler, Interior Architect & Designer and Director of Jennifer Anne Interior.

GAA fans from Kerry, Kildare, Donegal, Cork, Dublin and Cavan are not happy because they will not be able to watch the Championship matches on TV or on GAA+ next weekend…

So, why is this the case?

Joining Andrea to discuss is Tommy Rooney, Gaelic Games Correspondent with Off the Ball, as well as listeners.