Highlights From Lunchtime Live

Fitness guru Joe Wicks is known for helping to get the nation into shape, with his lockdown PE classes a saviour for many parents. But lately, after opening up about his tough childhood - he’s turned his attention to the importance of looking after your mental health. He joined Aideen to discuss the importance of looking after your mind and your body.

The Pandemic changed our lives in many ways- and how we date is no exception. Máiréad Loughman Irish Matchmaker and Dating Specialist joined Adieen to discuss how dating has changed and why so many people are prioritizing looking for love.

Dublin Airport estimates that at least 1,000 people missed flights yesterday due to massive queues outside Terminal 1 and 2 yesterday. Aideen spoke to passengers and Cathal Crowe Fianna Fail TD and Spokesperson for Aviation about what can be done to address the on going issues at Dublin Airport.

There was chaotic scenes at Dublin Airport over the weekend, with the Dublin Airport Authority estimating over a thousand people missed their flights due to queues – some of which were up to three and half hours long. Aideen spoke to reporter Andrew Lowth from Dublin Airport and to listeners who were caught up in long ques and faced flight delays or cancellations.

Dublin airport has been in the headlines a lot lately, from security queues and shortage of staff to parking issues – Broadcaster Teena Gates had a different issue this week though. Teena joined Adrien to discuss the lack of special assistance she encountered and how her experience made her feel.

On yesterday's we heard from Richard, a Texan living in Ireland, who spoke about why he carries a knife to feel safer. We got a big response to the discussion and Adrien was joined today by listeners who were in touch with the show to share their thoughts on carrying weapons.

After raking in €1.2 billion in tolls over the past decade, there are calls for M50 charges to be scrapped. Aontu leader Peader Toibin is among those leading those calls, and he joined Adrien and listeners who were in touch with the show to discuss why the government should consider making journeys free.

Lunchtime Live listener Grace was in touch with the show to explain why she hates when people refer to groups of women as 'guys.' She told Adrien she thinks it sexist and wishes people would not do it.

From eye strains to blurred vision, John Weldon President of the Association of Optometrists Ireland answers all your questions eye related questions.

Bruce Springsteen has announced that he is coming to Ireland for his latest tour, however, with €130 the minimum entry price for a standing ticket we ask - Are Irish ticket prices too expensive? Are you better off travelling abroad to see your favourite artists? Image: Rodolfo Sassano / Alamy Stock Photo

Adrian hears from listeners following the horrendous school shooting in Texas. One American who has been carrying a knife for “protection against crime” in Ireland tells Adrian that repealing the US right to bear arms would not end school shootings.

To the outside world, it looked like Clare Shine had the world at her feet. Excelling on the football pitch – a rising star, playing international football and receiving plaudits from all angles. But internally, she was struggling. By age 23, Clare had become addicted to alcohol, experimented with drugs, suffered panic attacks and tried to take her own life. Clare joined Adrien to tell him about her new book ‘Scoring goals in the dark’.

It’s week 8 of our Going Green Series. This week we take a look at green energy and Brian McIntyre, Programme Manager Of High Performance Building Technologies at SEAI joined Adrien to talk through what is out there.

A text in from a listener highlighted the high cost of student accommodation. The listener outlined how about how her son was quoted "750 euro a month for a room in a 7 bedroom house and they have to pay 250 per month over summer months to hold the house.’ Recent figures for Dublin have ranged between €10,000 and €15,000, and Adrien spoke to students who were struggling to deal with the high price of rent. 

Barbecues are back so many of us are looking to put a bit of shape into their garden. Garden Designer Diarmuid Gavin and Plantsman Paul Smyth have teamed up on a new book which aims to help and they joined Andrea with some tips for anyone looking to smarten up their garden for the summer months.     Listen and subscribe to Lunchtime Live on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.     You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

Rent continues to be an increasingly chronic issue across the country, and is no longer restricted to the typical urban areas. Anna, Mary and Ola are residents of a housing estate in County Sligo, who have each seen their rent increase by approximately 70%, effectively overnight. They joined Andrea to discuss their shock and dismay at the current rental situation.   Listen and subscribe to Lunchtime Live on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.     You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

Snoring is an issue that affects many people around the country and those that might have to sleep next to them. Sleep expert Deirdre McSwiney joined Andrea with tips on how best to handle a soring problem.   Listen and subscribe to Lunchtime Live on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.     You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

Linda Buckley was in touch with the show to share her story of her mother who, was a foundling baby abandoned in the UK at just a few days old in 1939. She died not knowing who she was. It was a secret that tormented her for her whole life. After her death Linda and her sisters did a simple DNA test and found her birth family.     Listen and subscribe to Lunchtime Live on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.     You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

Stark figures today about the lack of dog fouling fines being issued by County Councils around the country – with some councils issuing no fines at all over the past 5 years.  Fianna Fail Councilor Keith Connolly and Fianna Fail Councilor Keith Connolly joined Andrea and listeners to discuss why are people not getting fined for not cleaning up after their dogs. Listen and subscribe to Lunchtime Live on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.     You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

Claudia Carroll, Actor, author & playwright in Dublin, Tina Koumarianos, Etiquette expert and Aideen Crowley Dynan, Speech Teacher all joined Andrea on the show for today's #TheBigDebate to find out - are curse words bad? Listen and subscribe to Lunchtime Live on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.     You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.