Finance Matters: Protecting what you have

Ask Me Anything: Alex Conyngham from Slane Castle

For this week’s Ask Me Anything, Alex Conyngham from Slane Castle joins Andrea to answer any of your questions about the venue.

CMAT body-shaming - does more need to be done about online abuse?

Singer-Songwriter CMAT has posted a very honest piece online about her “deep sadness” over being body-shamed after BBC Radio 1 Big Weekend performance. Does more need to be done about online abuse? Joining Andrea to discuss is Melanie Finn, Entertainment Correspondent for the Irish Independent.

Two brothers complete 33rd marathon in 33 days for dementia!

There were jubilant and emotional scenes yesterday as Jordan and Cian Adams completed their thirty third and final marathon in a bid to raise awareness and vital funds for dementia. Jordan undertook the incredible challenge to run 33 marathons in 33 days in every county in Ireland to pay tribute to the 12 family members he lost to dementia. The boys lost their own mother, Geraldine, to frontotemporal dementia and unfortunately carry the gene, meaning they are likely to develop it themselves... They join Andrea to discuss.

Why does Dublin’s Luke Kelly statue continue to get vandalised?

Why are statues being vandalised? It was reported this week that repairs were being done on the Luke Kelly statue on Guild Street because of damage done by tourists... So, should statues be better protected? Joining Andrea to discuss this is Mark Fay, North Wall Community Representative, John Coll, who is the sculptor of the Luke Kelly Statue on South King Street and listeners.

Should sun cream be more affordable?

With temperatures climbing into the mid-20s this week, many people have been making the most of the sunshine and warm weather. However, increased exposure to the sun also brings a higher risk of sunburn and long-term skin damage. In light of this, calls are growing for VAT to be removed from sun cream and similar products, with campaigners arguing that they should be recognised not as cosmetic items, but as essential health products. These calls would mean that the 23% VAT on sun cream would be scrapped. Is this a good idea, and why is sun protection already so costly? Joining Andrea to discuss is Fine Gael Senator Maria Byrne, Corinna Tolan, Co-Owner of Monica Tolan Skin Experts and more.