Lunchtime Live

A piece in today’s Irish Independent covers a Dublin teacher who has said that he’s had to leave his job because he can’t afford to rent in the city anymore…It got us thinking – should public sector workers in Dublin get an extra payment levy to keep them in the capital?They do it in other cities like London, so why not here?Joining guest host Anna Daly to discuss is Mark Candon, Principal of St. Laurence O'Toole's National School in Dublin, Jason Cullen from the Dublin Commuter Coalition, and listeners.

Matcha has become a global trend, but many still aren’t sure what it actually is…Guest host Anna Daly is joined by Tessa Ndjonko, Journalist, Shelly Grey, Today FM presenter & Dietician and Brendan McManamon, owner of Deja Brew to talk about all things matcha, and why it’s so popular!

Welcome to The Pod Squad!We review podcasts every week so you always have something new to listen to.Laura Mullet Journalist and Stylist and Elaine Burke, Presenter of the ‘For Tech’s Sake’ podcast join guest host Anna Daly to review ‘There’s A Lot I Haven’t Asked’!

A new primary school curriculum will be phased in from next year. The curriculum, which will be published today, will mean that children in 5th and 6th class will learn about different sexual orientations including homosexuality and bisexuality.Students will also begin to learn a foreign language, as well as incorporating arts and science and double PE and SPHE classes per week.So, are schools doing the right thing by changing the curriculum?Joining guest host Anna Daly to discuss is Principal of Mother of Divine Grace National School in Finglas, Eoin Dolan, Comedian and father Keego and listeners.

For this week’s Ask Me Anything, Street Artist Dylan Jackson joins guest host Anna Daly to answer any of your street art questions!

Jaden Smith has been selected as the first ever Men’s Creative Director of Christian Louboutin, where he will help to create designer goods for the luxury fashion brand. But, online many have claimed that Jaden's appointment is an act of nepotism!So, is nepotism rife in our society, and is it a cause for concern?Joining guest host Anna Daly to discuss is Dee Reddy, Podcaster and Pop Culture Journalist and Brendan Kelly, Professor Of Psychiatry At Trinity College.Image: @christianlouboutin on Instagram

On yesterday’s show, the subject of anti-social behaviour particularly among teens was covered. It had a huge reaction, with many listeners flagging the lack of amenities and after-school clubs being a cause, with some blaming the parents too.It’s clear that this issue isn't confined to the nation’s capital - it is rampant across the country with shopkeepers needing to thwart shoplifters, putting themselves in the face of danger in doing so…But, what can be done about it, and just how bad is it in your area?Guest host Anna Daly is joined by listeners to discuss.

More people are leaving desk jobs for a nature-driven lifestyle. Tom shares his journey from finance to sustainable living in rural Ireland. He discusses the joys of organic farming and community support. Linda talks about transforming a glamping experiment into a booming business. Dr. Karl highlights the health risks of sedentary work, offering practical tips to stay active. The conversation is filled with insights on balancing work and well-being, encouraging a shift toward healthier living.

From a mystery white cross to a return to Blue Flag beaches, Breakfast Briefing Presenter Shane Beatty joins guest host Anna Daly with plenty of stories from around the country this week!

Nowadays, many people are leaving home with simply a housekey and their phone. The days of carrying a purse or wallet are long gone. It comes as the minority of people use their physical bank card to make payments and in turn, use their phones for all of their purchases.A new report from the Banking & Payments Federation Ireland (BPFI) found that 58% of contactless payments made using the likes of Apple Pay and Google Pay were up from 52% in the same period of last year…With payments now being made so easy, do we take account of what we spend or have contact list payments caused us to become frivolous spenders?Joining guest host Anna Daly to discuss is Lecturer in Retail Management at TU Dublin, Damien O’Reilly, Account from Cloud Accounts, Alan Purcell, Paul Merriman, Financial Consultant at askpaul.ie and more.