Lunchtime Live

The Home Squad: Best tools to have at home

Sometimes, it’s handy to have some tools at home and the basic knowhow to fix small things. This week, the Home Squad are here to discuss tools and answer your questions! Joining Andrea to discuss is Jenny Sheehan, Irish Examiner Columnist and former winner of ‘Home of the Year’ (@workerscottage on Instagram) and Founder and CEO of The DIY Academy Martin Glynn.

Would you want pets on public transport?

Would you like to see pets on the bus, Luas or train? The National Transport Authority has opened a public consultation, asking people to get involved and have their say on pets on public transport? So should everywhere be dog friendly? Or should your four-legged friends be left at home? Joining Andrea to discuss is Eanna Ni Lamha, Environmentalist and Wildlife Expert, Samantha Rawson dog trainer and behaviourist and pet lover Andrea Smith.

Beyond Surviving survey finds issue in counselling notes used in court

Many survivors of sexual assault did not remember consenting to the use of their counselling notes in court, a survey has found. The survey, carried out by survivor led charity Beyond Surviving, has received over 240 responses within 24 hours and found that many survivors did not recall giving informed consent for their notes to be accessed and used in courts. These findings come as amended legislation on the matter is due to come before the Oireachtas Committee. Founder Ciara Mangan and Solicitor Sarah Grace join Andrea to discuss.

Only Gaelscoil in Sligo desperately needs redevelopment

Gaelscoil Chnoc na Ré, the only Gaelscoil in County Sligo, is in dire need of a new school building. The school currently has only one classroom in the main building, being left to rely on prefab units for the majority of their pupils. Although the school has been part of the ADAPT programme to be redeveloped since 2022, they are still waiting… Joining Andrea to discuss this is Liz Nic Searraigh, Principal of Gaelscoil Chnoc na Ré, and Olivia McFadden, parent of a Gaelscoil student and member of the Parent’s Association.

The Making of Queen’s ‘A Night at the Opera’

We’ve decided to do a deep dive on some of our favourite albums to explore the stories behind them. What did the artists really think of each other? Where did the inspirations from the songs come from? Joining Andrea to discuss is Head Tour Guide at the Irish Rock ‘N’ Roll Museum Experience, Alan Buckley, who’s going to talk through Queen’s ‘A Night at the Opera’!