Lunchtime Live

Lunchtime Live's Reasons to be Happy looks at some of the news stories that you might have missed that will leave you feeling more optimistic.98FM’s Cathal O’Sullivan joined Andrea in the studio to put a smile on your faces…

Many racially motivated attacks have been happening across the country. Some are so bad that young children are being verbally and physically abused.Why is this happening - and what can be done to stop it?Today, Andrea is joined by members of the Indian and Pakistani community who have been victims of these attacks to discuss, including Dr Santosh Yadav - who was left with a broken cheekbone after an attack…

Every Wednesday afternoon, we’ll be talking 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 male infertility, and answer listener questions.

Ed Sheeran made a surprise appearance at an Fleadh Cheoil in Wexford town yesterday.He played at the well-known Sky & The Ground pub.Massive crowds gathered on the streets hoping to catch a glimpse of him.He was joined by members of the Irish bands Biird and Amble and performed a number of his original songs, as well as traditional Irish trad tunes.To discuss the surprise, Andrea is joined by Caolán Barron from the Sky & The Ground pub, Eamon Murray from the band Beoga and Singer Aaron Rowe.

Should restaurants and shops be adding a ‘carbon free’ fee to bills?A London restaurant has sparked outrage by adding the extra charge to diners' bills.One customer who visited The Pig And Butcher in Islington, UK highlighted a discretionary £1.23 'carbon free' fee that had been added to the total price of their meal.Andrea is joined by listeners to discuss.

For this week’s Ask the Expert, Andrea is joined by Michelle Lawlor from the Nude Wine Company to answer all of your wine-related questions!

A test of ten electric cars has revealed the majority charge slower than advertised, causing waits at charging stations...Joining Andrea to discuss this is Shane O’ Donoghue, Editor of CompleteCar.ie and Derek Reilly from Nevo, a company who helps people transition to EVs.

Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Harris has said "no stone" will be left unturned to secure the release of an Irish woman, who was kidnapped along with seven other people from an orphanage in Haiti yesterday.Gena Heraty, a native of Westport in Co Mayo, who is in her mid-50s, oversees the Sainte-Helene orphanage in the commune of Kenscoff, about 10km southeast of the capital, Port au Prince.Ms Heraty was among seven staff taken, as well as a young child, according to Kenscoff Mayor Masillon Jean.So, what happens now?Joining Andrea to discuss is Peter Hanley from Clowns for Haiti, Declan Power, Security and Defence Analyst and more.

1 in every 7 women will develop breast cancer in the course of their lifetime.And only 5%-10% of breast cancer cases are hereditary.So, more research is needed, and more help is needed.The Very Pink Run is one way to get that help.

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 Debbie Brown, Multi-Raquet Coach to discuss the benefits of pickleball!