Lunchtime Live

Would you ever be tempted to go carless?That’s what Climate Policy Researcher Sadhbh O’Neill said she was planning on Newstalk Breakfast this morning…So, could you do it?Andrea is joined by listeners to discuss.

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

Should you pay your children to do household chores?It’s an age-old debate that raises its head every now and then.Some believe it teaches kids about money, while others think it gives them unrealistic expectations...So, what do you think?Andrea is joined by Lisa O’Sullivan Shaw (@modernirishmom on Instagram), Off the Ball’s Adrian Barry and Sinead O'Moore, Host of the Stretchmarks Podcast to discuss.

All trainee teachers will be required to complete work placements in special education settings.The move comes amid a huge surge in autism prevalence in recent years.Latest figures show that about 1 in 20 schoolchildren are being diagnosed with autism – a threefold increase in the last decade.What do you think about this approach? Is it something that is needed?Andrea is joined by Eleanor McSherry, former Head of Autism studies in UCC, David Nugent, Founder of the Kids Coach, Pamela Kenny, Chair of the Tallaght Parents Autism Support Group and listeners to discuss.

Newstalk is proud to partner with Arc Cancer Support again this year.Arc Cancer Services provide support to those who have received a cancer diagnosis, as well as their loved ones.To demonstrate some of the work Arc do, Andrea is joined by Phillipa Lacey Bohannon and her 14-year-old daughter Molly...If you would like to support Arc, their annual fashion show is on March 27th.

Welcome to The Pod Squad!We review podcasts every week so you always have something new to listen to.98fm’s Russell Alford and Laura Donnelly from the Newstalk Newsroom join Andrea to review ‘Call Her Daddy’!Image: Unwell Media

There are calls for ad bans to be extended to non-alcoholic drinks following the advertising of Guinness 0.0 during the Six Nations rugby games.Leading alcohol-safety campaigners say this form of advertising needs to be looked at, as while the 0.0 drink contains no alcohol, it clearly displays the Guinness brand name…What do you think?Andrea is joined by Dr. Sheila Gilheany is the CEO of Alcohol Action Ireland, as well as listeners, to discuss.

For this week’s Ask Me Anything, Movie Director Darren Thornton joins Andrea to answer any of your questions when it comes to making a film!

Mr Price’s recent marketing campaign featuring slogans on vans like 'Fancy a Ride', 'Honk for a Hunk' and 'From Hunk to Hero', which have sparked controversy for being offensive.But, what was the intent behind these slogans, and does the company plan to address the public backlash?To discuss, Andrea is joined by listener Mary, who got in touch with the show about this…

Gardaí are using ‘bait bikes’ in an attempt to catch would-be thieves.This follows an increase in the number of bicycles and motorbikes being stolen across the country.In one operation, in North Dublin, Gardaí deployed a high-end valuable electric motorbike at various theft hot spots.They kept the bike under surveillance – ready to swoop in if anyone attempted to rob it.What do you think about this approach from Gardaí? Could it be part of a solution to tackle bike theft?Andrea is joined by listeners to discuss.