Lunchtime Live

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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James Geoghegan, Fine Gael TD for Dublin Bay South, is today introducing a Bill to significantly expand and streamline the use of CCTV across Dublin.

Do you agree with this, or is it considered an invasion of people’s privacy?

Joining Andrea to discuss is Willie White, Artistic Director at the Dublin Theatre Festival and listeners.

For this week’s Ask Me Anything, Dr Daryl Hendley Rooney, Museum Curator at the Little Museum of Dublin, joins Andrea to answer any of your questions around being a Museum Curator!

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While it’s customary to see people eat on their own around town, where do we stand about a night in the town with only ourselves as company?

Would we rather be surrounded or do we embrace the table reservation for one? Would you go for a drink or dinner on your own?

Joining Andrea to discuss this is Lise Hand, Journalist and Commentator, as well as listeners.

Around 26,000 people have applied for HSE funding to take Saxenda, one type of weight loss drug, since 2023. But, if you’re already on weight loss medication - how has it affected you?

Joining Andrea to discuss their experiences is Writer and Director Amanda Brunker, as well as listeners.

A number of residents who have installed EV charging bollards in Adamstown have been given notice to remove them, but why exactly?

Joining Andrea to discuss is Derren Ó Brádaigh, Sinn Féin Representative for Lucan, Derek Reilly from Nevo.ie and Bhauna Rana, a resident who has been impacted by this.

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

First time buyers will now be able to borrow up to 5 times their salary to buy a home, under new proposals by Nua Money. This would be a change from the standard 4 times your salary, and would potentially return to Celtic Tiger lending patterns...

So, is this a good move?

Joining Andrea to discuss is Ray Cooke from Ray Cooke Auctioneers, Chrissy Hughes, who runs @firsttimebuyersireland on Instagram and listeners.

Inbuilt furniture is having a moment again, from fitted wardrobes and window seats to media walls, but when does it work, and when should you avoid it?

This week, the Home Squad are here to discuss all about built-in spaces!

Joining Andrea to discuss is Jenny Sheehan, Irish Examiner Columnist and former winner of ‘Home of the Year’ (@workerscottage on Instagram) and Jenny Butler from Jennifer Anne Interiors.

Oprah Winfrey has announced that she is coming to Dublin for a special event in the 3Arena. Would you be interested in going?

Joining Andrea to discuss is Alexandra Ryan, CEO & Founder of Goss.ie and Norma Murphy, Co-Founder and Creative Director of ‘Up Close With’.