Highlights From Lunchtime Live

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Synopsis

Catch up on the best bits from Lunchtime Live with Ciara Kelly

Episodes

  • Are you getting enough protein?

    22/01/2025 Duration: 08min

    It's January, and everyone is hitting the gym and eating healthy, but how do we know we are getting enough protein?To discuss, Andrea is joined by Registered Dietician, Orla Walsh.

  • Should Google remove speed camera warnings?

    22/01/2025 Duration: 19min

    Road safety campaigners have been urging Google to remove alerts that a Garda checkpoint is approaching...Should they be removed? And do these alerts encourage dangerous driving?To discuss, Andrea is joined by Susan Gray, Chairperson of road safety group PARC, Brenda Bolger from the School of Motoring in Kilkenny and more.

  • Reasons to be Happy: Kindness, Holiday Planning, The Grand Stretch!

    22/01/2025 Duration: 08min

    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.Today FM’s Cathal O’Sullivan joined Andrea in the studio to put a smile on your faces…

  • Should TDs already get a two week break?

    22/01/2025 Duration: 16min

    The Dáil is meeting today for the nomination of a new Taoiseach, but it will not sit again for another two weeks.When business gets back underway in the Dáil on February 5th, it will be nearly two months since traditional business in Leinster House took place…It’s understood that the Government wants this break to allow new Ministers to get acquainted with their briefs.Should our politicians be taking this extra time off?Andrea is joined by former Tánaiste and Labour Party Leader Joan Burton and more to discuss.

  • The Pod Squad: Noble

    21/01/2025 Duration: 09min

    Welcome to The Pod Squad!We review podcasts every Tuesday so you always have something new to listen to.This week, Killian Ginnity from the ‘Not A Pundit Podcast’ and Ellen Butler from Newstalk’s Newsroom join Andrea to review ‘Noble’!Image: Campfire

  • What were your thoughts on Trump’s inauguration?

    21/01/2025 Duration: 08min

    Yesterday, Donald Trump was sworn in for a second time, becoming the 47th president of the United States…But, no inauguration day is without its surprises, and there were plenty of weird and fascinating moments!Joining Andrea to discuss is Gina London, former White House Correspondent for CNN and Sunday Independent Columnist and Laura Mullet, Stylist and Journalist.

  • How to keep your child safe online

    21/01/2025 Duration: 18min

    There has been a lot of chat lately about the safety of children when using the internet.Andrea’s guest knows just all about the real dangers that lurk online, CEO of Hotline.ie and former Garda, Mick Moran…He joins the show to give his top tips.Image: Hotline.ie

  • Why is Ireland’s medical tech so far behind?

    21/01/2025 Duration: 11min

    The first HSE app is being launched in March.The app, which will have ­limited functions initially, will expand over time and aim to give people the freedom to book appointments and store a range of health information.Many other health services throughout Europe already offer apps like this – why is Irish medical tech so far behind?Is this app a step in the right direction?Andrea is joined by listeners to discuss, including Pharmacist Sheena Mitchell and Dr Martin Daly, Fianna Fáil TD.

  • How I Live Well: Reformer Pilates

    21/01/2025 Duration: 07min

    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 Eva Berg, who has been teaching reformer pilates for 30 years!

  • Should Dublin’s key workers get rent subsidies?

    21/01/2025 Duration: 19min

    New research has revealed that 79% of Dublin residents believe that key workers living in Dublin should get rent subsidies. Does this make sense?Joining Andrea to discuss is Paschal Taggart, Dublin-based businessman, Róisín, Teachers Youth Spokesperson for Education Coalition Dublin West, Jason Cullen from the Dublin Commuter Coalition and more.

  • Ask the GP with Dr Niall Breen

    20/01/2025 Duration: 10min

    Dr Niall Breen from the Portmarnock GP Clinic joined Andrea Gilligan to tackle your medical queries.

  • Should we be using ‘dumb phones’?

    20/01/2025 Duration: 05min

    “I swapped my iPhone for a dumb phone – and got two hours back every day…’, so wrote Marion McGilvary recently in the Daily Mail.She joins Andrea to discuss why she made the change.

  • Will Trump’s second term have an impact on Ireland?

    20/01/2025 Duration: 16min

    Donald Trump will be sworn in as US President at around 5pm Irish time today.Objectively, it is certainly a comeback for a man who has survived two impeachment trials, and two assassination attempts.So, what will his impact be in Ireland?Andrea is joined by Journalist Barbara McCarthy, Paddy Cullivan, Historical Entertainer and American citizen living in Galway and more to discuss.Image: Reuters

  • Should the rich be taxed more heavily?

    20/01/2025 Duration: 09min

    Ireland’s billionaires added an additional €13bn to their wealth last year, the equivalent to €35.6m each day, according to a new report from Oxfam Ireland.The charity called for greater taxation on extreme wealth…So, should we tax the rich more heavily?Andrea is joined by Registered Tax Consultant Jean Cashman as well as listeners to discuss.

  • Lunchtime Live’s Big Batch: Meal Prepping

    20/01/2025 Duration: 09min

    This is Lunchtime Live’s Big Batch. Every Monday we’ll be learning new easy to cook batch recipes to keep you eating well. No more staring into an open fridge looking for inspiration!This week, Andrea is joined by Siobhan Berry, from @mummycooks on Instagram, to look at some easy and delicious meal prep ideas!Follow the hashtag #LLBigBatch for all our recipes.

  • Why has snus become so popular?

    20/01/2025 Duration: 19min

    It was reported today that schools have been issuing warnings over ‘snus’ being used among students… So, why have nicotine pouches become so popular again?Andrea is joined by Mark Dunne, SETU Students’ Union President, Eric Nelligan, Aontú Education Spokesperson and Secondary School Teacher, Tom Gleeson from the New Nicotine Alliance Ireland Keith Redmond owner of Redmond Dental Care on the Sutton Cross and more to discuss.

  • Ask Me Anything: Sports Agent

    17/01/2025 Duration: 14min

    For this week’s Ask Me Anything, Trevor Twamley, CEO & Co-Founder of Sport Endorse, joins Andrea to answer any of your questions about being a sports agent!

  • Ciara Mangan on her new survivor-led charity

    17/01/2025 Duration: 12min

    Ciara Mangan, who helped convict her rapist Shane Noonan in 2023, has launched a new survivor-led charity to support others facing similar struggles.After her own difficult journey seeking justice, Ciara has set up the charity to address the "lonely struggle" many survivors endure, offering help and resources through a new website.Ciara joins Andrea to discuss.

  • Have we become too dog friendly?

    17/01/2025 Duration: 12min

    Have businesses become too dog friendly?  Earlier today on Newstalk, Irish Independent Journalist Rosalyn Dee told Ciara Kelly about she takes her dog to churches…Is that a step too far? Where should the line be drawn?Andrea is joined by listeners to discuss.

  • How can you know if someone’s lying?

    17/01/2025 Duration: 08min

    Traitors has taken over our TVs and an Irish series has been commissioned for RTÉ.So, why are we so invested in deception, and how do we know if someone is lying to us?To discuss, Andrea is joined by Psychiatrist, Brendan Kelly.Image: RTÉ

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