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Jan 21, 2025 • 11min
Why is Ireland’s medical tech so far behind?
The first HSE app is being launched in March.The app, which will have limited functions initially, will expand over time and aim to give people the freedom to book appointments and store a range of health information.Many other health services throughout Europe already offer apps like this – why is Irish medical tech so far behind?Is this app a step in the right direction?Andrea is joined by listeners to discuss, including Pharmacist Sheena Mitchell and Dr Martin Daly, Fianna Fáil TD.

Jan 21, 2025 • 7min
How I Live Well: Reformer Pilates
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 Eva Berg, who has been teaching reformer pilates for 30 years!

Jan 21, 2025 • 20min
Should Dublin’s key workers get rent subsidies?
New research has revealed that 79% of Dublin residents believe that key workers living in Dublin should get rent subsidies. Does this make sense?Joining Andrea to discuss is Paschal Taggart, Dublin-based businessman, Róisín, Teachers Youth Spokesperson for Education Coalition Dublin West, Jason Cullen from the Dublin Commuter Coalition and more.

Jan 20, 2025 • 11min
Ask the GP with Dr Niall Breen
Dr Niall Breen from the Portmarnock GP Clinic joined Andrea Gilligan to tackle your medical queries.

Jan 20, 2025 • 6min
Should we be using ‘dumb phones’?
“I swapped my iPhone for a dumb phone – and got two hours back every day…’, so wrote Marion McGilvary recently in the Daily Mail.She joins Andrea to discuss why she made the change.

Jan 20, 2025 • 17min
Will Trump’s second term have an impact on Ireland?
Donald Trump will be sworn in as US President at around 5pm Irish time today.Objectively, it is certainly a comeback for a man who has survived two impeachment trials, and two assassination attempts.So, what will his impact be in Ireland?Andrea is joined by Journalist Barbara McCarthy, Paddy Cullivan, Historical Entertainer and American citizen living in Galway and more to discuss.Image: Reuters

Jan 20, 2025 • 9min
Should the rich be taxed more heavily?
Ireland’s billionaires added an additional €13bn to their wealth last year, the equivalent to €35.6m each day, according to a new report from Oxfam Ireland.The charity called for greater taxation on extreme wealth…So, should we tax the rich more heavily?Andrea is joined by Registered Tax Consultant Jean Cashman as well as listeners to discuss.

Jan 20, 2025 • 10min
Lunchtime Live’s Big Batch: Meal Prepping
This is Lunchtime Live’s Big Batch. Every Monday we’ll be learning new easy to cook batch recipes to keep you eating well. No more staring into an open fridge looking for inspiration!This week, Andrea is joined by Siobhan Berry, from @mummycooks on Instagram, to look at some easy and delicious meal prep ideas!Follow the hashtag #LLBigBatch for all our recipes.

Jan 20, 2025 • 20min
Why has snus become so popular?
It was reported today that schools have been issuing warnings over ‘snus’ being used among students… So, why have nicotine pouches become so popular again?Andrea is joined by Mark Dunne, SETU Students’ Union President, Eric Nelligan, Aontú Education Spokesperson and Secondary School Teacher, Tom Gleeson from the New Nicotine Alliance Ireland Keith Redmond owner of Redmond Dental Care on the Sutton Cross and more to discuss.

Jan 17, 2025 • 15min
Ask Me Anything: Sports Agent
For this week’s Ask Me Anything, Trevor Twamley, CEO & Co-Founder of Sport Endorse, joins Andrea to answer any of your questions about being a sports agent!