Highlights From Lunchtime Live

Tony Murray from the Before We Die Campaign, set up to support parents with adult children with intellectual disabilities, will be going to Dáil Éireann tomorrow with a group of parents to make a presentation to politicians.He joins Andrea to discuss the plan, and give updates on the campaign.

Many people enter marriage with hope, but not all marriages last. For some couples, divorce becomes the only realistic option. During such an emotional time, the legal process can add further stress through court procedures, costs, waiting periods, and complex requirements.While these safeguards aim to ensure fairness and protect children, they can also make the process longer and more difficult, especially for those facing financial hardship or unhealthy relationships.Simplifying procedures, reducing costs, and expanding mediation could make divorce more accessible. At the same time, reducing social stigma would help make it more acceptable when it is truly necessary.So, how can things be improved, or should they be left as is?Joining Andrea to discuss is Liz Dwyer, Journalist and Founder of the Fertility Show, Clinical Physiotherapist, Stephanie Reegan and listeners.

Have you ever posted a picture on social media of a getaway at a five star hotel?One Irish Tiktoker has gone viral after posting that this shouldn’t be normalised, and most of us have no business spending a month’s wages on a luxury hotel break...So, how does social media feed into the pressure?Anne Sheeran, who posted the TikTok, as well as Travel Journalist Nicola Brady join Andrea to discuss.

It's How I live well time! Where someone joins to discuss what they do to improve their life...This week, Andrea is joined by Psychologist Dr Malie Coyne to discuss the different kinds of therapy, and how to find out which one is right for you.

Over the weekend, following a gig in Dublin, an unfortunate incident took place.Max Oliver from the band Legss joins Andrea to discuss what happened…

According to new data, a toll increase on the M50 in January did nothing to combat congestion on the motorway - but are we surprised about this?Joining Andrea to discuss is Editor with Completecar.ie, Shane O’Donoghue, Jamie Groom, CEO and Co-Founder of Rent a Recruiter and listeners.

Dr Nina Byrnes, GP at Generation Health Medical Clinic joined Andrea Gilligan to tackle your medical queries…

Rebecca Rose is an influencer from Dublin. She’s 19 and started her social media presence in earnest last year.Already, she has over 30 thousand followers between Instagram and TikTok.Earlier this month Rebecca was out in Dublin City Centre at night and was recognized by a group of young men. She says they threatened her and assaulted her friend…She joins Andrea, along with Jule Haynes, known as Twins_and_me on Instagram to discuss what happened.

Third-level colleges will be asked by the Government to look at reducing the number of days students must be on campus for lectures to limit commuting and pressure on student accommodation.Will this move work? Or will the college experience change for the worse for students?Joining Andrea to discuss is Lauren Joyce, Deputy President of the DCU Students Union, Maisie Hall, President of Galway University Students Union, Grace McNally, President of Trinity College Dublin Students' Union, English student Jane Cowan and more.

American rock legends Foo Fighters thrilled Irish fans with two surprise intimate gigs this week. One special performance took place at St James’ Church in Kerry, creating a unique and atmospheric setting, while another show will be held tonight at The Academy in Dublin.Tickets for the Dublin gig went on sale at the 3Olympia Theatre box office on Dame Street, priced at €99, and sold out within minutes as fans rushed to secure a spot at the highly anticipated show.Were you one of the lucky ones to get your hands on these tickets?Joining Andrea to discuss is Stuart Clarke from Hot-Press Magazine, Other Voices Promoter Philip King and listeners.

Welcome to The Pod Squad!We review podcasts every week so you always have something new to listen to.Host of ‘What’s Trending in F1?’ podcast Elaine Power Newstalk’s Tom Douglas join Andrea Gilligan to review ‘Reclaiming with Monica Lewinsky’!Image: Wondery

Is your street overrun by parking problems?Local communities in North Cork are battling with the rising number of cars as adult children stay living with their parents, and now North Cork Councillors are looking at whether green areas in housing estates should be taken away completely and replaced with parking lots…Joining Andrea to discuss this is Fianna Fáil Councillor Patrick Donovan, Environmental Journalist and author John Gibbons, Architect Róisín Murphy and more.

For this week’s Ask Me Anything, Wedding Officiate Ruth Scott joins Andrea to answer any of your questions!

Is the term working mothers offensive?The BBC posted a video during the week where their broadcasters were having a conversation about the term working mothers and they labelled it a “societal gaslighting issue”.Joining Andrea to discuss this is Terry Prone, Chair of the Communication Clinic, Katie Makk from the Opinions Matter podcast, Aideen Finnegan, Presenter of Early Edition from the Irish Times and Mary McCarthy, Columnist with the Irish Independent…

Ireland are due to face Israel in the UEFA Nations League in September. While many people are taking it at face value as a sporting event, others feel that this game should not go ahead, and that the Irish team should boycott this match in support of Palestine.On the back of this, many people will stage a protest today for the FAI to pull out of this game.We want to know, what do our listeners think? Should we go ahead with this match?Joining Andrea to discuss is Freelance Sports Journalist, Daniel Hussey, as well as listeners.

If you’re already thinking about the summer holiday, would swapping homes with a stranger be the right way to save a bit of money?Joining Andrea to discuss is Catriona Lysaght, Cork Speech and Language Therapist and home swapper, Marie Murphy, Irish representative for Homelink International and Travel Agent Ciara Mooney.

Breakfast Briefing Presenter Shane Beatty joined Andrea with plenty of stories from around the country this week!

Andrea spoke to ‘Anna’ last week about caring for her daughter and how she felt she had no other option but to bring her daughter to A&E and leave her there.Anna joins again to discuss an apology she received from the HSE…

It may not look like it, but Spring is approaching. So, what is the best way to tidy up your home in preparation for it?This week, the Home Squad are here to discuss decluttering!Joining Andrea to discuss is Jenny Sheehan, Irish Examiner Columnist and former winner of ‘Home of the Year’ (@workerscottage on Instagram) and Interior Stylist Sarah Doyle.

Lock up your cars – there’s rats looking for shelter!In a nationwide Rentokil survey of frontline pest control technicians, 84% reported finding rats in a vehicle, and 57% had encountered mice…Dr Colm Moore from Rentokil and more join Andrea to discuss.