Highlights From Lunchtime Live

The compulsory purchase of land around the Cliffs of Moher has sparked controversy with local farmers, who claim they have been bullied and intimidated by Clare County Council…Andrea is joined by Pat Sweeney, Farmer, Tour Guide, Chair Doolin Branch IFA and Tom Lane, former Clare IFA County Chair to discuss.

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 Andrea in the studio to put a smile on your faces…

Is customer service becoming a dying art?The over reliance on chatbots and these ‘automated messages’ has a lot of people around the country pulling their hair out.Bill Walsh is one of those people, and joins Andrea to discuss his experience with Aer Lingus…Also joining to discuss is Presenter of the Home Show on Newstalk Sinead Ryan, Newstalk’s Tech Correspondent Jess Kelly and more.

Every Wednesday afternoon, we’ll be talking Making Babies.Andrea will be joined by Professor Shane Higgins, Master of the National Maternity Hospital 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 how you can prepare your body for the best chances of pregnancy.

Living with tinnitus can be a challenging and often invisible experience, affecting daily life in ways many don’t understand.Joining Andrea to discuss their own experiences with tinnitus are Newstalk Presenters Seán Moncrieff, Pat Naughton, Lynn Buckle, Community Resource Officer and Tinnitus Lead and Dan FitzGerald, Sound Engineer and Acoustician from IrishAcoustics.com.

Today, a bill is being introduced in an attempt to make catfishing illegal.Catfishing, at its core, is the act of using fake photos and information, often stolen from real people, to create a false identity online.But despite the damage it can cause, it’s not a crime.Joining Andrea to discuss is Senator Fiona O’Loughlin, CEO of Turn2Me, Fiona O'Malley and Stephanie Regan, Clinical Psychotherapist.If you have been affected by anything discussed please call Childline on Freephone 1800 66 66 66 or choose the live chat button at childline.ie, or The Samaritans on 116 123.

For this week’s Ask the Expert, Andrea is joined by Frank McGrath from Hearing Care Clinics to answer any of your hearing-related questions!

On the ‘Call Her Daddy’ podcast, Chappell Roan says having kids is hellish — and not all parents are upset about it.Is she right?To discuss, Andrea is joined by Katie Makk from the ‘Opinions Matter’ podcast and Amy Shanahan, owner of Amy Michelle Hairdressing in Cork City.Image: Island Records

The Irish Road Haulage Association has voiced growing concerns around bad driving behavior on the roads. From distracted driving to aggressive road habits, what can be done to address dangerous driving?Andrea is joined by listeners to discuss.

You only have to look out your window to see that summer is nearly upon us!A lot of people are now looking to book their summer trips away, but what if you are looking for an alternative to some of the more popular tourist destinations?What are some of the overlooked gems? The areas that are maybe slightly off the beaten track?Andrea is joined by Sarah Slattery, Founder of the travelexpert.ie, Melanie May, Solo Travel Writer & ‘Talk Travel’ Presenter on Dublin City FM and Ed Finn, award-winning Travel Journalist to give their recommendations!

It’s How I Live Well time! Where Andrea Gilligan is joined by someone to discuss what they do to improve their life.This week, Andrea is joined by Diarmuid Lyng, Co-Founder of Nature of Man to discuss the benefits to be gained from a men’s retreat!

The Netflix drama ‘Adolescence’, which has sparked conversation around toxic online content and youth violence, will be screened in UK secondary schools, Keir Starmer has announced.The UK Prime Minister said he wanted to talk about "what can we do as a society to stop and prevent young boys being dragged into this whirlpool of hatred and misogyny".What do you think about this idea?Is it something that we should do here?To discuss, Andrea is joined by Tara Duggan from Newstalk’s Newsroom, Alex Cooney, CEO of Cyber Safe Kids and more.Image: Netflix

Dr John Flanagan, GP at Suffolk Street Surgery joined Andrea Gilligan to tackle your medical queries…

Sabbaticals offer significant benefits for both employees and organizations. For employees, they provide an opportunity to recharge, pursue personal interests, and reduce burnout, leading to improved mental health, creativity, and job satisfaction. For organisations, sabbaticals help retain talent, reduce turnover, and foster a culture of trust and loyalty.So, should we be taking more sabbaticals?Joining Andrea to discuss is Wellness Coach and Author, Sinead Kennedy.

Influencers have been warned that they will face action from the consumer watchdog if they are found to be in breach of commercial content laws.Last week, we heard that former Ireland rugby captain Brian O’Driscoll had fallen foul of the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC)...He was one of 26 social media influencers taken to task for alleged breaches.Are you happy that the CCPC are taking a stronger hand with influencers around labelling paid posts and content?To discuss, Andrea is joined by Mandy Maher, Owner of The Platform - an agency that represents Social Media Influencers & Content Creators, Dr Irene McCormick, Senior Lecturer in Media SETU Carlow & Course Director of BA Content Creation and Social Media and Sinead O'Moore, Host of the Stretchmarks Podcast.

Planning permission issues in Ireland are a growing concern due to challenges in balancing urban development with environmental and regulatory restrictions. Delays, inconsistencies, and complex zoning rules often frustrate homeowners and developers.Joining Andrea to discuss this is Martin Kelly, Planning Consultant and Martin Linnane, Farmer in Kinvara and more.

Welcome to The Pod Squad!We review podcasts every week so you always have something new to listen to.Off the Ball’s Cameron Hill and Ellen Butler from the Newstalk Newsroom join Andrea to review the BBC’s ‘Hooligans’!Image: BBC

US President Donald Trump has a detailed tariffs plan for multiple industries to be revealed on the 2nd of April. This could include pharmaceutical and the food/drinks industries. How worried should the people of Ireland be about this?Joining Andrea to discuss is SIPTU Deputy General Secretary for the Private Sector Greg Ennis, Carrigaline Fine Gael Councillor Jack White, Sarah Grubb Cashel Farmhouse Cheese and more.

For this week’s Ask Me Anything, Jasmine Gerhardt, Miss Ireland and upcoming contestant in Miss World joins Andrea to answer any of your questions!

Today is National Daffodil Day; all around the country you’ll see people out today with buckets asking you to give generously for the Irish Cancer Society.So, where does the money go?Andrea is joined by listeners to discuss.