Lunchtime Live

The National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has launched a petition to ban sulky racing, which has received almost 2,000 signatures so far.

They have said that sulky racing has long been “tolerated” on Irish roads, but the “consequences are becoming impossible to ignore” as the horses are exposed to dangerous and high-stress situations.

Do you agree?

Joining Andrea to discuss is Martina Kenny, Co-Founder of My Lovely Horse, Sandra Higgins, Director of Go Vegan World and Eden Farm Animal Sanctuary and listeners.

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 dealing with a pregnancy during the heat!

With the warm weather over the past few days, crowds have flocked to local parks and beaches to make the most of the sunshine.

However, the surge in visitors has also led to an increase in litter and rubbish being left behind.

Have you noticed extra litter in the past few days, and what should be done about it?

Andrea is joined by listeners to discuss.

Several schools across Carlow have had to close today after alleged threats were sent to them, with Gardaí now assessing the communications.

Joining Andrea to discuss more and share their own experience is Laoise Murray, Journalist with the Carlow Nationalist, Simon Lewis, Principal and host of the ‘If I were the Minister for Education’ podcast, Fianna Fáil TD for Carlow-Kilkenny, John McGuinness and listeners.

For this week’s Ask the Expert, guest host Anna Daly is joined by Brian McIntyre, Programme Manager at SEAI, to discuss SEAI grants and answer any of your questions around solar panels and retrofitting.

Have you got a cleaner? Apparently, cleaners are the ‘new non-negotiable’ for young people like those in Gen Z…

Joining guest host Anna Daly to discuss this is Ciara Tracey from Newstalk’s Digital Team and ‘Cleanfluencer’ Brandon Stone.

Dating can be full of highs and lows at the best of times, and in a world where apps are the most popular way to meet people – does having a disability add another layer to this?

Joining Anna Daly to discuss their own experiences are Sacha Dekker, Senior Learning and Development Executive, Disability Journalist Niamh Ní Hoireabhaird and listeners.

With temperatures climbing into the mid 20 degrees this week, many workers are once again facing the challenge of balancing professional office attire with dressing comfortably for the summer heat.

Some have fully embraced the warmer weather, arriving to work in floral dresses and shorts, while others are sticking to more traditional office wear.

But, as the temperatures continue to rise, is it time to relax workplace dress codes, or should smart-casual office etiquette still prevail?

Joining guest host Anna Daly to discuss is Today FM Producer Cathal Minogue, Stylist Laura Mullet and Columnist with the Irish Examiner & Chair of the Communications Clinic, Terry Prone.

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

Warm weather over the weekend saw large crowds flock to the seaside for a swim. However, many entered the water at their own risk, as no lifeguards were on duty at several beaches.

Currently, the official lifeguard season operates on weekends throughout June and daily during July and August, which make up Ireland’s meteorological summer.

Following the rise in temperatures this week, calls are growing for the lifeguard season to be extended to include May.

Would you like to see a more permanent presence of lifeguards on Irish beaches?

Joining guest host Anna Daly to discuss is Water Safety Ireland's Deputy CEO, Roger Sweeeney, Ben Bennette from Bens Surf Clinic in Lahinch, Fine Fáil Cllr in Fingal County Council, Cathal Haughey and more.