Highlights From Lunchtime Live

Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary has reiterated his position that his airline will not be purchased by Elon Musk - after the X owner continued to say he would on social media.What do you think? Should Elon Musk be allowed to buy Ryanair?Joining Andrea to discuss is Editor of Travel Extra.ie, Eoghan Corry, as well as listeners.

Every Wednesday afternoon, we’ll be talking Making Babies.Andrea will be joined by a professional 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, as a special treat, Andrea is joined by Assistant Director of Midwifery and Nursing for the National Maternity Hospital, Teresa McCreery, to discuss and answer any questions you might have on midwifery.

Tradfest kicks off today!It’s a celebration of Irish music and culture that runs until Sunday.To celebrate and discuss, Andrea is joined by Shay Casserley, who’s part of the festival…

Legislation has been approved to allow Gardaí increased capacity to intercept digital communications.However, the Irish Council of Civil Liberties has criticised the move as “profoundly intrusive.”So, what could this legislation mean for Gardaí, and more importantly what can it mean for the general public?Joining Andrea to discuss is former Garda Sergeant Christy Galligan, as well as listeners.

For this week’s Ask the Expert, Andrea is joined by Dermot Goode, Health Insurance Expert with Totalhealthcover.ie to answer any of your health insurance questions!

Many of us have been unfortunate enough to walk in dog poo when walking on Irish roads. Even with a fining system in place and poo bags available in some public areas, some people could not be bothered to clean up after their dog.Cllrs in South Dublin have called for a new way to fine culprits. By introducing a DNA swab, we will be able to track the dog back to their owners and prevent further littering.Do you think this would be a good solution, or is it a waste of time?

Grief is tough under any circumstance, but losing a baby before they were born, and then having to fight for their right to be recognised, would really compound that pain.Niamh Murphy has had to go through just that, and joins Andrea to discuss.

The 2026 National Football Leagues launches in Croke Park today, but how far have we come with closing the gap between coverage of men’s and women’s sport?Joining Andrea to discuss is Corporate Affairs Director with Lidl Eimear O’Sullivan, Footballer for Armagh Aimee Mackin and former Ireland International rugby player Andrew Trimble.

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 Nutritionist Aileen Cox Blundell (@babyledfeeding on Instagram) to discuss how food can impact your mood!

Brooklyn Beckham has taken to Instagram to open up a feud with parents David and Victoria Beckham.Brooklyn said on his social media, his parents tried to ruin his relationship with his wife; they care more about endorsement and public image above all, and not to mention that infamous dance. Allegedly, Posh Spice overtook his first dance with his new wife to dance "inappropriately” with her own son.All this said, are you team Brooklyn or team Beckham?Joining Andrea to discuss is Broadcaster Glenda Gilson, Fashion Expert for RSVP Magazine and TV Stylist, Laura Mullet, Trevor Twamley, CEO & Co-founder of Sport Endorse, Rosalyne Lipsett, fashion broadcaster with Ireland AM and listeners.

In January 2023, Northern Irish MP Alex Easton got a call which would change his life forever: his parents had tragically been killed in a house fire.He joins Andrea to discuss the trauma of losing his parents, and how he has dealt with the grief since then…

Dr Nina Byrnes, GP at Generation Health Medical Clinic joined Andrea Gilligan to tackle your medical queries…

Are phones dumbing down films?Speaking on Joe Rogan’s podcast, Matt Damon said that phones distract a lot of people at home, and that filmmakers now have to work around that to keep them interested, sometimes to the detriment of the movie…So, have you noticed a shift in how films on services like Netflix are telling their stories, do you put the phone away when watching a movie?Joining Andrea to discuss is Sarina Bellisimo, Broadcaster and Entertainment Journalist, Anthony Muldoon, Director of Strategic Policy with Screen Producers Ireland & President of the European Producers Association CEPI and Baz Black, Actor, Writer, Director and Producer.

Welcome to The Pod Squad!We review podcasts every week so you always have something new to listen to.Host of the ‘For Techs Sake’ podcast Elaine Burke & Broadcaster Padraig Wilson McCarthy join Andrea Gilligan to review ‘Mad, Sad and Bad with Paloma Faith’!Image: Jampot Productions

As the trend for “Baby Botox” continues to rise, unregulated black-market injections are putting teenagers at serious risk, including blindness and permanent tissue damage.Increasing numbers of young people, some as young as 16, are turning to these illegal treatments in an attempt to improve their skin and appear “younger.”Health experts are now calling for stronger legislation to protect vulnerable young people, curb this growing epidemic, and prevent further harm to children and teenagers.So, do we need more regulation around this?Joining Andrea to discuss is Jack Kelly, Professor with Galway University Hospital and founder of the Kelly Clinic, Kerry Hanaphy, Clinic Owner for Kerry Hanaphy Aesthetic Clinic, Irish Independent Columnist Mary McCarthy and listeners.

For this week’s Ask Me Anything, Declan Finnegan, Funeral Director and Embalmer, joins Andrea to answer any of your questions!

Misdiagnosed as bipolar, 32-year-old Katie Watson spent years seeking answers to why every month, just before her period, she’d suffer crippling depression and anxiety.Katie joins Andrea to discuss Pre-Menstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD).

Have the markings on Irish roads gotten too bad?Apparently people are failing driving tests because of faded white lines and stop signs.Is this something you’ve noticed?Joining Andrea to discuss is Clodagh Branagan, Director of Ladybird Driving School, Driving Instructor Brendan Tierney and listeners.

From good news for Harry Styles fans to ‘The Only Girl in the World’ making a comeback- a lot is going on in the entertainment world.SPIN 1038’s Katie Gallagher and Bauer’s Entertainment Reporter Shannon Keenan join Andrea to run through the biggest entertainment stories of the week!

Newstalk News Anchor Eamonn Torsney joins Andrea Gilligan with plenty of stories from around the country this week!