Lunchtime Live

Caroline Roche on her life as a carer - and what will happen when she’s gone

For a number of weeks, we have been hearing stories from parents of children with intellectual disabilities, with many parents fearing what will happen to their adult children after they are gone… Caroline Roche is the mother of Helena. Helena has Down syndrome, autism, epilepsy, and finds it increasingly difficult to walk. Caroline joins Andrea to share her story…

Reasons to be Happy: Cork, Lucky Knickers, Line of Duty

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…

Trump calls Irish President a man - why didn’t Micheál Martin correct him?

During the annual St Patrick’s Day visit to the White House, US President Donald Trump called Irish President Catherine Connolly a man in an answer to a question on Iran. This mistake is not the only reason this is in the news: people are talking Taoiseach Michéal Martin did not correct him… So, what do you think, and how often do you see this happening in general? Joining Andrea to discuss is Newstalk Reporter Jamie O’Hara, Dr Mary McAuliffe, Historian and Lecturer of Gender Studies in UCD, Doctor Suzanne Crowe and listeners.

Making Babies: Travelling while pregnant

Every Wednesday afternoon, we’ll be talking Making Babies. Andrea will be joined by Professor Shane Higgins, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, 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 what to know if you’re travelling while pregnant!

What you need to know when trying to buy a house

Are you trying to buy a house? What things do you wish people had told you? Buying a home can be long and stressful, and Journalist Céire Sadlier has been writing about the things that actually helped her during the process… She joins Andrea to discuss, as well as listeners.