Lunchtime Live

Breakfast Briefing Presenter Shane Beatty joined Andrea with a roundup of some of the stories from across the country this week.

With temperatures climbing into the mid-20s this week, many people have been making the most of the sunshine and warm weather. However, increased exposure to the sun also brings a higher risk of sunburn and long-term skin damage.

In light of this, calls are growing for VAT to be removed from sun cream and similar products, with campaigners arguing that they should be recognised not as cosmetic items, but as essential health products.

These calls would mean that the 23% VAT on sun cream would be scrapped. Is this a good idea, and why is sun protection already so costly?

Joining Andrea to discuss is Fine Gael Senator Maria Byrne, Corinna Tolan, Co-Owner of Monica Tolan Skin Experts and more.

The summer weather is certainly here in full force, so how do you stop yourself from melting inside your home?

This week, the Home Squad are here to discuss how you can keep your house cool!

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.

What would you do if you were told that there was virtually no chance of getting pregnant and fulfilling your dream of becoming a mother?

Health Coach Cristíona Aston is 45, and based on her age and AMH score, she has been told to grieve and move on…

She refuses, and joins Andrea to discuss her fertility journey.

Campervans and motorhomes are growing in popularity every year, with more people choosing life on the road to explore Ireland and travel further afield.

But what is so appealing about travelling this way? Is it freedom and flexibility, the chance to discover hidden gems, or simply a more affordable way to holiday? And does Ireland currently have enough facilities and infrastructure to support the increasing number of campervans and motorhomes on our roads?

Joining Andrea to discuss is Chairperson of the Irish Motorhome working group, Jason Carmody, Aaron Birchill from the ‘Charlie and Me’ YouTube channel & Camping Crew Podcast and listeners.

Tomorrow is the much awaited end of term for secondary school students.

With the year coming to a close, should you be getting teachers gifts, or is that practice left in primary school?

Joining Andrea to discuss is Louise Boylan, Secondary School Maths Teacher,  Aoife Lee, Parenting Coach at parentsupport.ie and Maria Rushe, Teacher and Parenting Blogger.

We’ve decided to do a deep dive on some of our favourite albums to explore the stories behind them.

What did the artists really think of each other? Where did the inspirations from the songs come from?

Joining Andrea to discuss is Alan Buckley from the Irish Rock ‘N’ Roll Museum Experience, who’s going to talk through the life and work of Nick Cave!

Wedding planning can be stressful at the best of times but for couples preparing to tie the knot in Tenerife many are facing a nightmare...

They received an email that a local wedding planner was filing for insolvency and all of their wedding plans were gone – including the thousands of euros paid in deposits!

Bride-to-be Sorcha McManigan has been impacted by this, and joins Andrea, as well as listeners, to discuss.

Homes with the A energy rating have many benefits, but because they keep in the heat so well, they can be tricky to live in during the summer! What should you be doing if you live in one of these homes and need to cool down?

Joining Andrea to discuss is Pete the Builder, as well as listeners.

Lunchtime Live's Reasons to be Happy looks at some of the news stories that you might have missed that will leave you feeling more optimistic.

98FM’s Cathal O’Sullivan joined Andrea in the studio to put a smile on your faces…

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