Lunchtime Live Highlights

Every Wednesday afternoon, we’ll be talking about Making Babies.Andrea will be joined by Professor Shane Higgins, Master of the National Maternity Hospital 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 Andrea to discuss the importance of diet and exercise during pregnancy…

A new survey by Lipton Ice Tea has revealed that half of us are terrified of dancing in public. Nearly 6 in 10 say that they “actively avoid” social events where they know music will be playing. And when it comes to busting a move, it's Gen Z who feel the most self-conscious about hitting the dance floor.Joining Andrea to discuss is Newstalk’s Technology Correspondent, Jess Kelly and Dr Peter Lovatt, AKA Dr Dance, Director of Dance Psychology at Movement in Practice.

Today we’re talking about Dublin’s new permanent night-time welfare zone, a space aimed at supporting vulnerable people in the city centre after dark.Why is it needed, and what impact could it have?Joining Andrea to discuss is Ian Redmond, owner of Hyde, Mark Dunne, SETU Students Union President and more.

For this week’s Ask the Expert, Andrea is joined by Professor Karen Boland to discuss and answer any questions about Inflammatory Bowel Disease, or IBD.

Pavlo Bogachenko has been living in Ireland for two years now, and while he loves the humor of Irish people, there’s one thing that still throws him off: how indirect we can be. As a Ukrainian used to calling things as they are, Pavlo says navigating Irish politeness can feel like decoding “50 shades of great”...Decisions take longer; feedback is softer, and let’s be honest - sometimes no one wants to say what they really mean. Why are Irish people indirect? Do we need to learn to toughen up a bit?Andrea is joined by listeners, including Pavlo, to discuss.

Last week, an independent audit raised serious concerns about how hip surgery procedures were carried out, and the oversight involved by Children’s Health Ireland…This week, parents are being told only one parent is allowed to be present at the follow-up assessment for their child.Why is this the case, and why are parents being let down?Andrea is joined by some of those affected to discuss.

Ever wondered what it would be like to marry into a farming family when you’re not from that world? How quickly could you embrace the 4am starts and early morning milking sessions?Do you think you’d be able to do it?Andrea is joined by listeners who made that jump to discuss.

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 Ellen Webb, General Manager of Dublin Tufting to discuss tufting, and what separates it from other kinds of rug-making.

You have probably heard about the tragedy that took place in Liverpool yesterday.Four children are among almost 50 people injured. 27 people were taken to hospital, and two suffered serious injuries…The car ploughed into a crowd during Liverpool FC's victory parade yesterday evening.A 53-year-old white British man has been arrested, and the incident is not being treated as terrorism.Andrea is joined by some people who were at the parade to discuss.

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