Lunchtime Live

The worst part of being a parent is figuring out what to make for dinner every night.Well, That is according to Andrea's guest Journalist Niamh O’Reilly.She joins, along with Food Writer Jolene Cox, to discuss.

Ireland’s movie and TV studios could be hit by a plan by US President Donald Trump to slap a 100% tariff on all movies produced outside the United States.He said the American movie industry was dying a “very fast death” due to the incentives that other countries, such as Ireland, were offering to lure filmmakers.How would tariffs like this impact the film and TV industry in Ireland?Joining Andrea to discuss Richard Waters, TV Editor and Film Director, Entertainment Journalist Rory Cashin, Aisling Goodwin, Dialect Coach and Actor, Actor Brian Mulvey and Mark Anderson, Director of the Omniplex Cinema Group.

Do we still have a sense of community in our cities?Prince William, the Prince of Wales, said recently that people in cities have “...lost their ability to come together and know their neighbours”.What do you think?Joining Andrea to discuss is Muiris O'Cearbhaill, Journalist with TheJournal.ie, Joe O’Shea, Editor of Cork Beo.ie and Robin Mandal from the Dublin Democratic Planning Alliance.

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 John Belton, owner of No.17 PT & Human Performance and Wellness Coach to learn about HYROX, and why it is unique in the world of fitness.

The Camogie Association has said that they will continue to examine issues around the comfort and design of playing gear, and has said that they will test skorts later in the month.A number of high-profile former players have come out strongly against the rule that makes skorts mandatory on match days…So, should this go as far as the Oireachtas?Joining Andrea to discuss is Dublin Captain Aisling Maher, Centre Forward for Kilkenny Laura Murphy, Hannah Looney, football and camogie player for Cork, Emma O’Byrne, Dublin camogie player and Will Dalton, Virgin Media Sports Reporter.

For this week’s Ask Me Anything, Comedian Jim Elliot joins Andrea to answer any of your questions when it comes to comedy!

Baby food pouches might not be as nutritious as some of us think.An investigation from the BBC says some leading brands are failing to meet key nutritional needs of babies and toddlers.Some contained more sugar in a single pouch than a one-year-old should have in a day.So, what is in these pouches?Andrea is joined by Cathy Monahan, Pediatric Dietician from Weaning.ie to discuss.

With summer approaching, many Irish people are planning their holidays. But, instead of exploring the likes of Leitrim, Westmeath or Monaghan, it seems more and more are booking flights to Thailand, Bali, or Vietnam.New data which shows that a quarter of the Irish population have explored Asia, but 82% have never visited Leitrim, and 76% have never visited Westmeath.Why aren't Irish people touring their own back garden? And why do counties like Leitrim still struggle to attract domestic tourists? Have we fallen out of love with Ireland as a holiday destination?Andrea is joined by Founder of the Viking Splash Tours ‘Viking Mike’ McDonnell, Travel Journalist Joan Scales and listeners to discuss.

What stage in your life were you at when ‘Maniac 2000’ was released?Joining Andrea to discuss the 25th anniversary of the song is its creator, DJ Mark McCabe!

Breakfast Briefing Presenter Shane Beatty joins Andrea with plenty of stories from around the country this week!