Highlights From Lunchtime Live

A new ad from the Data Protection Commission has received quite a bit of attention online.If you haven't seen it yet, basically it depicts a young girl with parents on her birthday. Strangers around her start wishing her happy birthday, with them having knowledge of her personal information such as where she attends school.It has showcased to many the risks of sharing personal information about your children online…So, do we need more attention put on this topic?Joining Andrea to discuss is Katie Makk, Presenter and Producer of the ‘Opinions Matter’ podcast, children's book writer Anne Marie O’Sullivan, Psychotherapist Bethan O’Riordan and Siobhan O’Neill White of mams.ie.

Comedian and writer Joanne McNally recently spoke on how people treat her solely based on her strong accent, particularly men…Should we ever judge people by their accents?Joining Andrea to discuss is Newstalk Reporter, Sarah Madden and Dr. Stephen Lucek, Assistant Professor in Linguistics in UCD.

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

A horrific killing of a stag occurred in Newbridge House in Donnabate in the early hours of Wednesday morning. The stag, who was 8 years old, was one of 16 Irish red deer. The herd were kept fenced in for more than two decades as they are a protected species.The stag’s head was decapitated. and there is no doubt that it was a trophy kill.Nearby residents are shocked at the incident and have said nothing like this has ever happened before.What do we need to do to prevent animal cruelty like this happening?Joining Andrea to discuss is local Cllr Eoghan Dockrell, Co-Founder of My Lovely Horse Rescue Martina Kenny and John Tierney from the Association of Hunt Saboteurs.

December is around the corner, so it might be time to get your house ready for the festive season if you haven’t already…This week, the Home Squad are here to discuss Christmas decorations!Joining guest host Anna Daly to discuss is Jenny Sheehan, Irish Examiner Columnist and former winner of ‘Home of the Year’ (@workerscottage on Instagram) and Sarah Carroll (@sand.and.deliver on Instagram).

With Thanksgiving on today, how is the holiday celebrated in Ireland?It’s not a traditional Irish celebration, but American expats, returning emigrants, and a growing number of locals have embraced it in their own way; from turkey dinners in Dublin to small community gatherings around the country…Joining guest host Anna Daly to discuss is Vice Chair of Democrats Abroad, Patti Shields, Eoin Heneghan, co-owner of the Merry Ploughman and listeners.

Bank of Ireland has announced a new pilot loan that could make it easy to trade down to a smaller home.Would you consider downsizing if the process was made simpler - or is your house your forever home? And how would it impact the market in a housing crisis?Guest host Anna Daly is joined by listeners to discuss…

For people who have ADHD, many of the biggest challenges faced by them is time management. To help people to tackle this, ADHD Ireland have set up a new six-week program. The program will help people with ADHD meet deadlines on certain projects and assignments they may have.Joining guest host Anna Daly to discuss is Martin Finn from ADHD Ireland and Amy Fox ,who has a lived experience with ADHD, to talk about how important this program is for people.

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 guest host Anna Daly to discuss is Head Tour Guide at the Irish Rock ‘N’ Roll Museum Experience, Alan Buckley, who’s going to talk through Joni Mitchell’s album ‘Blue’!

A group of residents in Ranelagh have launched a legal challenge against the construction of the MetroLink in their area - further putting pressure on the project, and potentially delaying it even further. Should a legal challenge be allowed for large projects like these?Guest host Anna Daly to discuss is Hazel Chu, Green Party Spokesperson for Public Expenditure and Dublin City Councillor, Duncan Smith, Labour Party Whip and Fingal East TD, as well as listeners.

According to research, teens who start using cannabis before age 15 are more likely to use the drug often later in their lives.They are also more likely to develop mental and physical health problems in young adulthood compared to their peers who did not use the drug in adolescence…So, what are the long-term effects of early cannabis use?Joining guest host Anna Daly to discuss is Professor Colin O’Gara, Addiction Psychiatrist at St John of Gods Hospital & Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at UCD, Declan Keenan, Youth Worker in the Northeast Inner City and Nikki Hayes, DJ and Broadcaster.

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 guest host Anna Daly in the studio to put a smile on your faces…

The Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, David Lamy, has drawn up proposals for all Jury trials except for the most serious crimes such as rape, murder and manslaughter to be scrapped.Is that something we should do here? Or would it have a negative impact on the justice system?Joining guest host Anna Daly to discuss is Ronan Lupton, Barrister and Senior Counsel, as well as listeners.

Every Wednesday afternoon, we’ll be talking Making Babies.Professor Shane Higgins, Master of the National Maternity Hospital, joins 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 guest host Anna Daly to discuss the differences between public, private and semi-private care…

In a recent survey, 62% of men believe that “women have too many expectations of how men should be in relationships these days”. 44% say they would have to change too much about themselves in order to make a serious relationship work long-term…Last week, guest host Anna Daly was joined by SPIN1038’s Katie Gallagher and Conzo, Comedian and Freelance Journalist to discuss the topic. Today, they join again to give an update, and discuss whether or not there is still hope in the modern dating world…

Parents face growing pressure as smartphones become a major part of children’s lives. Research from Fine Fáil shows that over 35% of children receive a smartphone between ages 11 and 13, yet only 18% of parents feel equipped to manage online risks. This gap highlights the need for better support for families.As technology use rises, parents must find ways to manage screen time and online safety, while society and schools can increase the pressure to provide smartphones simply because “everyone else has one”...So, what is the best way to tackle this? Joining guest host Anna Daly to discuss is Host of The Opinions Matter Podcast, Katie Makk, as well as listeners.

For this week’s Ask the Expert, guest host Anna Daly is joined by Jenny Branigan, Territory Manager for Park Run Ireland and Chartered Physio to discuss the event, and all of your park run questions!

With Christmas coming in fast, many people are hitting the shops in preparation for the festive season. For some, they are checking off their list of presents nice and early, with 77% of UK consumers planning to have all of their shopping done before the end of November.So, have you already done your Christmas shopping, or do you usually leave it to the last minute?Guest host Anna Daly is joined by listeners to discuss.

Nightclubs across the country are becoming fewer and far between. For many, they are a thing of the past. Many hate to think of a night out where they don’t end up on a dance floor, while others wouldn’t mind if they were to disappear.What would it mean for the future of Irish nightlife if nightclubs were to disappear into oblivion, and what impact would it have on people who work in the industry?Joining guest host Anna Daly to discuss is Coillí Collins AKA DJ Shampain, DJ and Spokesperson for Give us the Night Campaign, Robbie Kitt as well as Newstalk’s Dylan Hand and Daniela Rana.

The US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is calling for more civility in the skies, starting with a simple request: leave the pajamas at home!Speaking at Newark Airport, he said dressing with a little more respect could help curb the surge in unruly passenger behavior seen since 2019…So, is he right? Is this just one of the factors impacting civility on planes?Joining guest host Anna Daly to discuss is Therese McCullagh-Melia of The Etiquette Academy of Ireland, Melanie May, Travel Blogger and Mandy Maher, Stylist at Catwalk Model Agency.