Highlights From Lunchtime Live

On Tuesday, Andrea spoke to Donna about her experience of domestic abuse, and the difficulties in getting a Barring Order.Is the system fit for purpose, or does more need to be done to protect victims?Mary Louise, Founder of SiSi & Emma Jane Byrne, domestic violence advocate and volunteer with SiSi join to discuss.

When was the last time you went to the cinema?And would you pay extra for a more luxurious cinema experience?The Stella Cinema in Rathmines in Dublin offers armchairs, food directly to your seat and a cosy setting - and it has now been voted the second best cinema in the world.Joining Andrea to discuss this is Karl Geraghty, Head of Stella Cinemas and Adam Smyth, TikToker and moviegoer.

We’ve decided to do a deep dive on some of our favourite albums and bands 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 some of The Dubliners’ greatest hits!

Plans to regenerate two derelict houses in Phibsborough have been abandoned due to the cost.The Government had bought the two houses on Connaught Street for €700,000 seven years ago.Despite the approval of planning in 2023, the work would now cost an expected €1.7 million…Joining Andrea to discuss this is Feljin Jose, Green Party Councillor for Phibsborough, Frank O’Connor, Artist, Designer and Derelict Ireland campaigner, Architect and Director at Maremoto Architects Alfonso Bonilla and listeners.

Travel chaos caused by the events in the Middle East: what are your rights when it comes to cancelled flights and disrupted plans?Eoghan Corry, Editor of Air & Travel Magazine joins guest host Anna Daly 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 guest host Anna Daly in the studio to put a smile on your faces…

One in five schools have been forced to drop a subject due to teachers' retention and recruitment issues, according to a survey carried out by the Teachers Union of Ireland.Three-quarters of the schools surveyed had advertised positions in the previous six months for which no teacher applied. A further 60% have unfilled vacancies…Have you or your children been affected by the teacher's shortage?Joining guest host Anna Daly to discuss is Paul Cuddihy, teacher of history and geography at Kilkenny College, primary school Principal Simon Lewis and more.

Every Wednesday afternoon, we’ll be talking Making Babies.Professor Shane Higgins, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist joins 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 guest host Anna Daly to discuss morning sickness…

An estimated €15.6 million will be needed to repair damaged roads after Storm Chandra.Elected members of Wicklow County Council, one of the worst affected areas, have called on the Department of Transport, Taoiseach and Tanaiste to provide extra emergency funding to aid this.The “extraordinary scale of destruction” caused far exceeds the road maintenance budget for the council.Joining guest host Anna Daly to discuss this is Tom Fortune, Wicklow County Councillor representing Greystones electoral district, Ciaran Feghan, Managing director of PMS Pavement Management Services engineering consultancy, Louis O’Hara, Sinn Fein TD for Galway East and listeners.

29-year-old Olivia McAleenan was diagnosed last week with multiple sclerosis…She joins Anna Daly to share her experience thus far of recognizing her symptoms and receiving a diagnosis.

Looking to do some home energy upgrades but don’t know where to start?For this week’s Ask the Expert, Andrea is joined by Brian McIntyre, Programme Manager at the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland to answer any questions you might have!

According to a new study, left handed people are more competitive than right handed people. Are you left handed? Does this ring true?Joining Andrea to discuss is Phil Smyth, Physicist, Engineer and Science Communicator and Off the Ball’s Colm Boohig.

Barring Orders and Protection Orders, have you ever tried to take one out against someone?Andrea’s guest spent decades living in fear, subjected to emotional and sexual abuse by her ex partner. He was ultimately convicted and is serving time for rape, but she was never granted a Barring Order to protect her during that time. Donna joins Andrea to share her story…HELPLINES:www.womensaid.ie Phone: 1800 341 900Sonas Helpline Number: 1800 222 223

Thousands of passengers are left in limbo as they try to get home, or get some certainty from airlines as to what will happen...Tony is worried they won’t get home from Australia, and joins Andrea, along with other listeners, to discuss.

It's How I live well time! Andrea will be joined by experts to discuss ways you can improve your life…This week, Andrea is joined by Endocrinologist Professor Mary Ryan to talk all things testosterone.

Ireland has already seen an increase over the weekend in fuel prices after the US-Israeli attack on Iran…Petrol and diesel have both increased by about 2 cent per litre, and kerosene has increased by 2.5 cent.As the conflict widens across the Middle East, how will fuel prices impact us? Joining Andrea to discuss is Head of Communications at Bonkers.ie, Darragh Cassidy, as well as listeners.

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

Who lays down the laws in your house?The age old “Just wait until your father comes home” is apparently a thing of the past, with fathers now seen as pushovers. Is that the case in your house? Are you a pushover dad?Joining Andrea to discuss is Adrian Barry from Off the Ball and Joey Donnelly and more.

Conflict in the Middle East has caused chaos with missile strikes on airports causing closures and much uncertainty.So, what are the experiences of those impacted by this travel disruption?Andrea is joined by listeners to discuss.

Last month, Andrea spoke to the Oyekanmi family, who were facing deportation back to South Africa.Their local community had been protesting against their deportation, one of those was Finbarr O’Brien, from De La Salle Rugby Club. He joins Andrea to discuss.