Lunchtime Live

Do you live near a busy road? Or a loud trainline?More than 1 million of us are apparently exposed to high levels of transport noise.The noise exceeds the thresholds set under EU reporting rules around harming health.So, how is it affecting you?Joining Andrea to discuss is Dr Eoin King, a Noise Specialist based at the University of Galway, Cathal Crowe TD & Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Aviation and Logistics and listeners.

With today being the end of the Leaving Cert exams, for this week’s Ask the Expert, Andrea is joined by Laura Walshe, Career Guidance Counsellor with FindYourPath to discuss students’ next steps, including the CAO Change of Mind.

Irish-grown wool has now been a loss maker for farmers for many years.That's despite it being such an iconic feature of the country’s craft heritage and traditional clothing.So stakeholders across the country are trying to establish an Irish wool brand mark to protect it.President of the Wool Council, Barrister and Farmer, Brian McInerney and Pat Kane, Sustainability Advocate and Strategist join Andrea to discuss.

Speed cameras can be a help and a hindrance on our roads, with many people slowing down when they see a camera up ahead, only to increase again when they pass it.One in four admit to speeding: so how do we police speeding on smaller roads?Andrea is joined by listeners to discuss.

The Irish language has taken the world by storm in recent years. Films like An Cailín Ciúin and bands as big as Kneecap have launched Gaeilge to a whole new demographic. The new TG4 Irish crime series Crá has become a global phenomenon, reaching 68 countries worldwide.What has caused this spike in interest? Andrea is joined by Ciaran Charles, Producer of Crá, as well as Screen Ireland Spokesperson Louise Ryan and Entertainment Journalist Brian Lloyd to discuss.Image: TG4

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 SynerChi Kombucha Founder and ‘Brewmaster’ Laura Murphy to talk about the benefits you can get from the fermented drink.

New proposals going to cabinet this week suggest an entire revamp of the GPO complex.According to early plans, the site would house a major museum, with room for arts events, exhibitions, office spaces, and even some retail, making it a vibrant, mixed-use destination.Is this what we need to fix O’Connell Street?Andrea is joined by listeners to discuss.

Dr Sumi Dunne, GP in Laois, joined guest host Adrian Kennedy to tackle your medical queries…

Actor Holt McCallany has claimed his Irish mother would’ve “berated” him for trying to split the bill with a woman.Do you agree?Should a man always pay the tab, or should the bill be split?Joining guest host Adrian Kennedy to discuss is Frances Kelleher, Life Coach and Dating Expert, as well as listeners.

There have been more than 3,000 no-shows for driving tests so far this year.Which means 3,000 working hours of RSA testers being wasted so far this year. At a time when there’s a backlog of people waiting.Some drivers are exploiting a legal loophole that enables them to renew their learner permit so long as they show they have applied for a test.So, should there be consequences?Joining guest host Adrian Kennedy to discuss is Editor of completecar.ie Shane O'Donoghue, Driving instructor and Director of the Professional Driving Instructors Association Dominic Brophy, as well as listeners.