Lunchtime Live Highlights

It’s How I Live Well time! Where someone joins to discuss what they do to improve their life…This week, Andrea is joined by Professional Home Organiser Ann Teehan (@neatly.ie on Instagram) to share simple, effective tips on how to declutter your space and streamline your daily routine!

Should Home Economics be compulsory in schools? Once focused on cooking and sewing, the subject has faded from many curriculums.But, with rising living costs and a need for real-world skills, is it time to bring it back?Joining Andrea to discuss is Dr Helen Maguire, Head of School of Home Economics in ATU ST Angelas, as well as listeners.

Dr Nina Byrnes, GP at Generation Health Medical Clinic joined Andrea Gilligan to tackle your medical queries…

Austria took home the Eurovision crown on Saturday night, with Ireland failing to make it to the Grand Final. But, more shockingly, the Irish public awarded Israel 10 points, and the Irish Jury handed over 7. Is Ireland’s support for Israel stronger than we realised?Joining Andrea to discuss this is Zoe Lawlor, Chairperson of the Ireland Palestine Solidarity Campaign, Johnny Fallon, Co-Author of the 'Eurovision Handbook', Ian O’Doherty, Columnist with the Irish Independent and Kirsty Blake Knox, Columnist with the Irish Independent.Image: EBU

There is a growing concern in Irish schools: the sharp rise in student absenteeism.Thousands of children are missing weeks of school, and officials are calling it a ‘hugely alarming’ trend. What’s causing this, and more importantly, how do we fix it?Andrea is joined by listeners to discuss.

The Leaving Certificate exams will begin on Wednesday, June 4th.So, with just over two weeks to go, how can students optimize their study time to get the best results?Andrea is joined by Ronan Griffin from Study Skills to discuss.

Welcome to The Pod Squad!We review podcasts every week so you always have something new to listen to.Host of the ‘No More Encore’ Podcast Dave Hanratty & Stylist and Journalist Laura Mullet join Andrea to review ‘Lucky Boy’!Image: Tortoise Media

Rent across the country is now averaging at €2,056.A new report out today says that the lack of supply is the driving factor of these rates.There were just more than 2,300 homes available to rent nationally at the start of this month…Joining Andrea to discuss this is Chief Economist with Davy Stockbrokers, Kevin Timoney, Journalist Katie Gallager, Director of Property District Carol Tallon and more.

For this week’s Ask Me Anything, Aisling Goodwin, Accent & Dialect Coach, joins Andrea to answer any of your questions when it comes to taking on a new accent?

We’re looking for your help in locating a 20ft container that has been stolen in Laois.The container was filled with Lego sets and educational books that had been generously donated for underprivileged children in Malawi.Evin Joyce, Volunteer at ulemu.com Irish Aid Rapid Response Corps joins Andrea to discuss.