Lunchtime Live

Welcome to The Pod Squad!We review podcasts every Tuesday so you always have something new to listen to.This week, Stylist and Journalist Laura Mullet and Newstalk's Tech Correspondent Jess Kelly join Andrea to review ‘Stakeknife’!Image: BBC

Today is World Cancer Day. It’s something nobody really wants to think about, but it's something you will probably have to deal with in one way or another, if you haven’t already…Andrea is joined by Claire Butler Jones to discuss what it was like to be diagnosed with cancer at 29.

Many homes throughout the country are still without power.People are facing day 12 without heating, working fridges and power to even make a cup of tea…Andrea is joined by those affected to discuss their experiences.

‘Boyzone: No Matter What’ was released on February 2nd on Sky and NowTV.  However, reviews of the documentary have been mixed…Andrea is joined by Jack Keating, son of Ronan Keating, to discuss the documentary, and what it was like to grow up during that time.

It’s How I Live Well time! Where Andrea Gilligan is joined by someone to discuss what they do to improve their life.This week, Andrea is joined by Registered Dietician Shelly Gray to discuss her unique method of keeping fit!

A recent study by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) has found that nearly 70% of 25-year-olds still live at home.This shift brings up some big questions for families like if young adults living at home should contribute financially? And if so, how much?What do you think? Should parents charge rent?Andrea is joined by listeners to discuss.

Ever dreamed of running away with the circus? David Duffy, Ring Master with Tom Duffy’s Circus gave Andrea some insight into what life on the road with the circus is like.

The Department of Social Protection has told staff that from February, personnel will have to spend a minimum of two days per week in the workplace.  Up to now staff in the department had to work a minimum of one day per week in the office. Is it fair to insist people can only work from home 2 to 3 days a week? Andrea hears from callers.

Parents have gathered outside Rainbow Community Playgroup in Stoneybatter to protest a significant reduction in childcare services. Andrea speaks to some of the parents involved.

Starting tomorrow fines of up to 2,500 euro will come into play for owners of the XL bully type breed. This follows a ban that came into play last October regarding, the breeding and rehoming of the dog breed. Now owners who don’t hold a certificate of exemption could face fines, seeing their dog euthanised or even find themselves in jail for three months. Some animal welfare groups have taken to the high court to appeal the ban – stating that the Minister for Rural and Community Development had failed to publish the reasons why the breed is a danger to the public. Andrea hears the thoughts of callers on the ban.