Highlights From Lunchtime Live

Bereavements leave is often in the region of three to five days, but there is no legal reqirement for companies to offer it. Andrea was joined by listener Edel, who lost her husband not to long after the death of her mother.

Sledging in Sport is nothing new, but there are some that think it might have become worse because of social media. Shane Cassells, Senator & Fianna Fáil spokesperson for Sport joined Andrea to discuss what can be done to solve the problem. Davy Glennon, intercounty player, also joined the conversation to share how big of an issue it has become on the pitch.

Lots of parents give their children pocket money but many differ on whether it is earnt or just given. Andrea was joined by Aoife Lee from Parentsupport.ie, Siobhan O’Neill white from Mams.ie and listeners to discuss what they do with their children's pocket money.

New research has found that Irish shoppers spend up to €477 more chasing supermarket discount vouchers. It also suggested that half of Irish shoppers claim to have intentionally overspent, shopped more frequently or bought something they didn’t need to qualify for supermarket money-off vouchers. Andrea was joined by listeners to discuss if they believe discount vouchers really mean savings.

Andrea was joined by listeners to discuss if we have enough charging points to encourage people to use an electric vehicle, and where the best charging stations across the country.

Irish business woman Zoe Desmond, joined Andrea to explain why she has created the world’s first dating app for single parents, after Tinder users often see children as 'baggage

A survey by HRLocker earlier this year revealed that 52pc of full-time workers in Ireland experience burnout from pressure and stress at work. Andrea was joined by listeners to share their own experience of blue tack.

Sonya Lennon, Designer from Lennon and Courtney, joined Andrea to share her experience of taking her daughter to buy a pregnancy test, which is part and parcel of being on a type of medication that requires it. She spoke about the judgement her daughter faced and how after posting her story, many others were in touch to share their own experience of feeling judged.

Australians will be saying goodbye to Neighbours today, after 37 years on the air. Irish audiences will have to wait until Monday to watch the finale. For many fans, the daily trip to Erinsborough became a ritual of sorts. For Irish Times Journalist Alex Moffat the show holds a much deeper meaning and he joined Andrea Gilligan on the show today.

Two weeks ago on the show, Andrea spoke to Donna O’Connor who was travelling from Chicago to Ireland to scatter her parents ashes. She was devastated when her luggage and the ashes was lost but rejoined Andrea to share her joy at having them returned.

Every week we give you the chance to get access to an expert and this week, we put your motoring questions to Motoring Journalist Geraldine Herbert

The Government has announced funding to develop a brand new town in Dublin – between Lucan, Clondalkin and Liffey Valley. Samantha Dooley from Ongar Village Residents Association joined Andrea and listener's, to discuss other new towns and if they lack character.

Andrea was joined by listeners to discuss what qualities make a good friend and what people seek out when they are expanding their friendship circle.

A ban prohibiting smoking on all beaches in Barcelona came into effect this week. Andrea was joined by listeners and environmentalists to discuss if something similar should be brought in here.

Listener John, joined Andera to discuss his experience of falling victim to a solar panel scam.

Seagull's have been attacking children in the seaside town of Balbriggen. Sinn Fein TD Louise O’Reilly and joined Eanna Ni Lamhna, Biologist & Environmental consultant, joined Andrea and residents to discuss what can be done to protect locals from the protected birds.

Whatsapp groups can be informative, they can be a scheduling tool and they can be good for staying in contact with a friend group. Freelance journalist, Harriet Marsden and Newstalk’s Technology correspondent Jess Kelly, joined Andrea to discuss if Whatsapp groups have become more of an annoyance then anything else.

There was chaotic scenes on the Dart yesterday afternoon after people disembarked the train, on to the tracks as they say the heat was unbearable. A spokesperson for Iarnród Éireann said a Dart was awaiting a clear platform at Bray before proceeding into the station just before 3pm when a number of people forced open the doors and walked on the track. Andrea was joined by listeners who were travelling on the dart to describe their journey experiences.

Emma got in touch with the show to tell of her experience of cyberstalking along with Noeline Blackwell, CEO of the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre. If you have been affected by issues raised by Emma you can contact the Women’s Aid National Freephone Helpline on 1800 341 900.

Ahead of the Galway Races next week, Stylist Mandy Maher who is head judge and one of three judges at this year's Galway Races joined Andrea Gilligan on the show to discuss how best to win best-dressed lady at the Galway Races this year.