Lunchtime Live

Sisters diagnosed with breast cancer - Aisling & Anne’s story

Ahead of Breast Cancer Ireland’s Very Pink Run, we’re highlighting the importance of early detection and how genetic factors play a role in breast cancer... Sisters Aisling and Aine join Clare McKenna to share their extraordinary story.

How do you feel about the ADHD documentary on Channel 4?

Channel 4 has released the controversial documentary ‘The Great ADHD Myth’, presented by NHS Psychiatrist, Daily Mail columnist and author Max Pemberton. The programme questions the growing ADHD industry and whether commercial interests are influencing diagnosis and treatment. A former president of the Royal College of Psychiatrists claims: “The industry around ADHD is about making money at the cost of the misery of others.” What are your thoughts about a documentary about this nature, and how does it impact people with an ADHD diagnosis? Joining guest host Clare McKenna to discuss is Consultant Psychiatrist with ADHD Ireland, Dr Michele Hill, Jon Slattery, Producer and Presenter from Trilogy Media and Chartered Psychologist Karen Beckett.

Regional Roundup with Shane Beatty

Breakfast Briefing Presenter Shane Beatty joined guest host Clare McKenna with a roundup of some of the stories from across the country this week.

E-scooter ban for under 18s deferred - what do you think?

A ban on under 18s using e-scooters due to be introduced this month has been deferred following advice from Attorney General Rossa Fanning. The Cabinet agreed to a series of new restrictions following a report that showed one third of all paediatric traumatic brain injury admissions to Children’s Health Ireland (CHI) at Temple Street this year were related to e-scooters. What do you think of this deferral, is this acceptable? Guest host Clare McKenna is joined by listeners to discuss.

The Home Squad: Lazy Home Maintenance

Does your house need a few maintenance jobs to be done, but you’re too lazy to do them? This week, the Home Squad are here to discuss low-stress home maintenance tips and tricks! Joining guest host Clare McKenna to discuss is Jenny Sheehan, Co-Host of ‘Rip it up: The Renovations Podcast’ (@workerscottage on Instagram) and Martin Glynn, Founder of the DIY Academy.