Lunchtime Live

Ask Me Anything: State Pathologist

For this week’s Ask Me Anything, State Pathologist Linda Mulligan joins Andrea to answer any of your questions!

How do you up your protein intake properly?

We hear a lot about protein and why it’s good for you, but how much of it do we need to be eating? And why is it especially important as you get older? Laura Dowling, aka the Fabulous Pharmacist, is attempting to up her protein intake in a bid for a “better middle aged ass”, and joins Andrea along with Shelly Gray, Registered Dietician and Today FM Presenter to discuss.

Do we need to get rid of certain college courses?

The University of Galway is proposing to discontinue its general arts degree as part of a wider academic review, citing an international decline in demand as students increasingly favour courses with clearer routes to employment. Arts, Social Sciences and Celtic Studies are among the programmes under consideration, with the university aiming to align its offerings more closely with evolving student demand and career pathways. Should these courses be scrapped, and do we need to reduce the length of college courses in general? Joining Andrea to discuss is Assistant Professor at DCU’s School of English, Ellen Howley, Guidance Counsellor and Irish Times Columnist, Brian Mooney, as well as listeners.

St Patrick’s School Celbridge: Is it fit for purpose?

Yesterday, we heard about a school in Sligo where students are wearing their coats in the classroom due to lack of services to keep the children warm. Today, Andrea will be speaking to two parents from St Patrick's Primary School in Celbridge where the building presents a serious and immediate safety concern that extends well beyond routine maintenance issues… Áine and Melissa are parents of students there, and join to discuss.

Regional Roundup with Shane Beatty

Breakfast Briefing Presenter Shane Beatty joined Andrea with a roundup of some of the stories from across the country this week.