Highlights From Lunchtime Live

Transport Minister Darragh O’Brien will seek approval today for legislation to remove the passenger cap at Dublin Airport. As it stands, the cap is set at 32 million passengers per year. By lifting the cap, it will mean that there will be no restrictions on the number of people entering and exiting Dublin Airport each year.The cap was initially brought in in 2007 after the construction of Terminal 2. Since then, Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary has been calling on the Government to scrap the cap, as he feels it is long overdue…So, should it be done?Joining Andrea to discuss is Cathal Boland, Fingal Independent Councillor, Hotelier and bar owner, Eoin Doyle, Irish Environmentalist Duncan Stewart, owner of Vaughan Lodge Hotel Lahinch, Michael Vaughan and listeners.

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

It was a case that gripped the nation: the murder of Tina Satchwell by her husband as she tried to escape from his coercive control…After killing his wife, Richard Satchwell stored her body in a fridge freezer for several days before burying her in a grave he had dug underneath the stairs of their home.Virgin Media Courts Correspondent Deborah Naylor joins Andrea to discuss the documentary ‘The Trial of Richard Satchwell’ which will air tonight…

Team Europe took victory over team USA in the 2025 Ryder Cup over the weekend. The European team which claimed a 15-13 victory over the USA team were victorious in their win, after being faced by unnecessary heckling.It wasn’t only the players that faced abuse. Erika McIlroy was seen wiping away tears after US fans shouted abuse at her as well as having a drink spilled over her…This is not something we are used to seeing in golf. What has changed within this sport, and what needs to be done to prevent this happening in the future?Joining Andrea to discuss is Journalist and Presenter of Golf Weekly podcast, Fionn Davenport, English Professional Golfer Annabel Dimmock, General Manager with Sligo Golf Club, David O’Donovan and more.

Andrea was joined last week by parents who are struggling to get help for their children living with eating disorders…It got a huge reaction, and it’s obviously something that they’re not alone with.Today Andrea is joined by Lynda Duffy, a Licensed RTT Practitioner with personal experience of this. They discuss the disorder, and what the current state of support services are.

Welcome to The Pod Squad!We review podcasts every week so you always have something new to listen to.Sarah Jayne Tobin, Editor of DMG and Tom Douglas from the Newstalk Newsroom join Andrea to review ‘Unicorn Girl’!Image: Apple Podcasts

Dublin has made international headlines recently, not for its charm, but for concerns around safety, especially after an NFL player was reportedly assaulted in the city centre over the weekend…Is this a one-off incident, or is Dublin’s global reputation starting to shift? Is Dublin getting a bad name abroad? What can be done to improve things?Joining Andrea to discuss is Ian Redmond, owner of Hyde and Doug’s Bar, as well as listeners.

For this week’s Ask Me Anything, Gavin O’Hagan, Airside Service Delivery Manager with Dublin Airport, joins Andrea to answer any of your airport managing questions!

Time Out Magazine has put The Liberties in Dublin on its list for the 39 coolest neighbourhoods in the world.Does it deserve to be there?Joining Andrea to discuss is Kevin O'Kelly Jr, owner of the Thomas House Pub and Amy Ryan, Visitor Services Manager at Marsh’s Library Liberties.

Yesterday, Andrea spoke with Paula Crotty who discussed losing her daughter to an eating disorder…It got a really big reaction, so we want to stay with it.How big of an issue are eating disorders in Ireland?Joining Andrea to discuss is Aveen Bannon, Dietican with the Dublin Nutrition Centre, as well as listeners with experience…

Many people are at risk of being evicted and made homeless after the Government’s announcement this week that it will exempt small cabin homes on family land, such as back gardens, from planning rules…The plan has come too late for Andrea’s guest, who demolished his timber chalet-style home last month. Brendan McDonagh from Brittas lost an eight-year battle to keep a timber chalet-style home he built on his parents’ land in Brittas, in the foothills of the Dublin mountains. He was fined €2,000 in the District Court.Brendan and his family did not qualify for HAP, and built their log cabin as a place for him, his wife and two children to live.Since the demolition, their friends have rallied around them to set up a GoFundMe for the family.Brendan joins Andrea to discuss, as well as Town Planner Derek Whyte.

From Waterford boy racers to Limerick jazz, Newstalk’s Eamonn Torsney joins Andrea with the stories from around the country that you might have missed this week…

American Football is back in Dublin, and this time, it’s bigger than ever!The Vikings and the Steelers will be going head to head in Croke Park this Sunday, as thousands of international fans flock to Ireland to watch the match.But, are we rolling out too much of a red carpet for the event?Andrea is joined by Independent Councillor Mannix Flynn, Cian Fahey from Off the Ball, as well as listeners, to discuss.

When you want to make a big change to your home, there are few better options than your windows and doors, both inside and outside of the house.From variety to cost to inflation, the Home Squad are here to discuss choosing windows and doors!Joining Andrea to discuss is Martin Glynn, Founder and CEO of The DIY Academy and Jenny Sheahan, former winner of ‘Home of the Year’ and @workerscottage on instagram.

Andrea’s guest attempted to buy and sell clothes sustainably on Vinted. Laura Burke sold a dress on the platform for €75 to a French customer. Going about delivering her parcel correctly and on time, she thought she had done everything the same way she normally does. It wasn't until she was told that she had scammed the customer that she realized she herself was being scammed…Laura joins Andrea to tell the story, and Rosalyne Lipsett, Fashion Broadcaster with Ireland AM also joins to discuss.

Ticketmaster is being forced to change how it advertises tickets after the dramatic Oasis dynamic pricing backlash.They’ll have to tell fans 24 hours in advance if a “tiered” pricing system is being used as it was for Oasis standing tickets.And they’ll have to provide more information during online queueing, so you'll know when the cheaper batch of tickets have sold out.So, does this go far enough?Joining Andrea to discuss is Newstalk’s Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly, CEO of First Music Contact Angela Dorgan and listeners.

When a loved one has an eating disorder, what help is available to them?Paula Crotty lost her daughter Jennifer two years ago to an eating disorder, and is Founder of CARED Ireland, a support group for parents and carers for loved ones with eating disorders. Jenny Langley, is a lived experienced carer and workshop facilitator.They join Andrea to discuss.

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 Andrea to discuss is Head Tour Guide at the Irish Rock ‘N’ Roll Museum Experience, Alan Buckley, who’s going to talk through Simply Red’s album ‘Stars’!

With Ireland’s housing crisis showing no signs of easing, the Government has confirmed that the First Homes Scheme will remain limited to new builds in Budget 2026 — excluding second-hand homes, despite earlier commitments.This decision has raised fresh questions about affordability, access, and the Government’s broader housing strategy…Joining Andrea to discuss is Ciarán Mulqueen from Crazy House Prices, as well as listeners.

Do you find yourself doomscrolling for hours, even though there’s a million other things you’d rather be doing?We’re all prone to spending too much time on our phones, but when is enough, enough? Singer Cian Ducrot recently encouraged people to get rid of their social media to improve their mental health.Joining Andrea to share their experiences of this is Rosanna Irwin. Founder of Samsú Digital Detox Cabins, Sarah Madden, Newstalk Reporter and Hilda Burke, Psychotherapist & author of ‘The Phone Addiction Workbook’.