Lunchtime Live

Andrea is joined by the experts - tradespeople sharing simple DIY jobs you can safely tackle at home. Quick fixes, smart tips, and what to leave to the pros.Pete the Builder, Martin Glynn, Chief Executive of the DIY Academy and Painter Oisin Butler join to discuss!

If you’re looking for some healthy inspiration of any kind, then we have the guests for you!Wellfest is kicking off this weekend: Europe’s largest outdoor health and wellness festival, and there’ll be loads of amazing experts giving talks…Andrea is joined by three people attending: Sex Educator Jenny Keane, Jennifer Rock, The Skin Nerd and Dancer Lapree Lala.

From beach jobs to headbutts, Breakfast Briefing Presenter Shane Beatty joins Andrea with plenty of stories from around the country this week!

Dublin city centre’s only public toilets, installed at the top of Grafton Street five years ago, are to be shut.Dublin City Council say they have decided to remove the facility – which costs almost €400,000 a year to operate, due to reduced demand.What do you think about the public toilet situation in Dublin? And, indeed, throughout the country?Andrea is joined by listeners to discuss.

With the gorgeous weather, you might be dreaming about weekend breaks…Well, the Home Squad are here to talk about all things campervans and holiday homes!Joining Andrea to discuss is Jenny Sheehan, Irish Examiner Columnist and former winner of ‘Home of the Year’ and Roisin Lafferty, Founder & Creative Director of Roisin Lafferty Design House.

A new maths app is taking Ireland by storm!Andrea is joined by David Carr, Founder of the maths app Pi-Squared, to explore how his app is reshaping maths learning through technology, and what inspired its creation.

Over the last week, pressure has been increasing on the Camogie Association to reverse the rules around mandatory skorts.Today, the Camogie Association has called a special congress to vote on the issue…Joining Andrea to discuss this is Sinéad Wylde, Dublin Camogie Player.

Support for Ireland’s membership of the European Union has dropped to its lowest level since 2013, according to a new opinion poll.The European Movement Ireland poll by Amarach Research found that 34% feel the EU is not upholding its core values, and 26% are dissatisfied with its direction.What do you think? What, do you feel, has the European Union done for Ireland?Andrea is joined by Kieran Allen from the Irish Neutrality League and more to discuss.

Mobile saunas have really grown in popularity in Ireland in recent years.Local authorities seemingly have no uniform bylaws to facilitate, license and regulate these businesses.Wexford has a ‘blanket ban’ on applications for mobile beach-side saunas, while Kerry is licensing two on a pilot basis.Is lack of clarity threatening to kill off this business in Ireland?Joining Andrea to discuss is Cllr Joe Sullivan, Fianna Fail Councillor in Wexford, Chris Mortimer joins us on the line from Sweathouse.ie and Cllr Deirdre Ferris, Sinn Fein Councillor in Kerry.Image: Sauna Experts

Food waste is something that affects our wallets, our environment and our kitchens…Well, joining Andrea to share practical tips, surprising facts and simple habits to help you waste less and save more is Sophie Truman from Too Good to Go!