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Lunchtime Live
Hosted by Newstalk · EN
Andrea Gilligan invites callers to have their say on the topics of the day - get in touch by emailing lunchtimelive@newstalk.com Listen and subscribe to Lunchtime Live on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.
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What support is needed for parents with autistic children?
Today00:23:26Tap to summarizeOn the show last week, Andrea spoke to parents of children with autism. They gave their day-to-day experiences of navigating life with their children and the lack of support and resources available to parents who are facing this daily reality.More people have gotten in touch to share their own experiences, and to talk about what they would like to see going forward…
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Have you had difficulty getting school bus tickets?
Today00:12:10Tap to summarizeLast week, Andrea spoke to some parents who are struggling to get school bus tickets for their kids.As the academic year approaches, many parents are facing no choice but to drive their kids to school each morning.Today, Andrea speaks with more parents on this issue…
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Money Matters: Mortgage interest rates
Today00:13:00Tap to summarizeAre you determined to finally get on top of your finances once and for all?For many, looking at your bank account is something you dread, but how should we best manage what’s coming in and what’s coming out?For this edition of Money Matters, Andrea is joined by Paul Merriman of Ask Paul to discuss everything you need to know about mortgage interest rates and their impact!
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Social media’s influence on dangerous driving - what needs to be done?
Today00:20:08Tap to summarizeGarda Commissioner Justin Kelly has condemned what he has described as the "reckless behaviour" of motorists driving on the wrong side of motorways. He added that in some cases this form of dangerous driving is being carried out for "social media likes".What more needs to be done about social media trends around driving?Joining Andrea to discuss is Dr Elizabeth Farries, Director of the UCD Centre for Digital Policy, Trina O'Connor, host of the ‘Real Lives Untold’ podcast and Newstalk Reporter Jessica Woodlock.
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Have You Been To? - Dublin’s Hidden Gems
3d ago00:09:38Tap to summarizeWe continue a county-by-county journey across Ireland, exploring all 32 counties that make up this remarkable island. Have you been to some of these places and hidden gems?Today, Andrea is joined by Travel Content Creator Tony Smyth to find out what the best things to see and do are in County Dublin!
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How does the restorative justice process work?
3d ago00:17:43Tap to summarizeEarlier this week, Andrea spoke to Sophia Murphy. She was the victim of abuse at the hands of her father throughout her childhood and both her parents are serving prison sentences for what she went through…For more on this, Dr. Ian Marder, Associate Professor in Criminology at the School of Law and Criminology in Maynooth University, joins Andrea to explain how the restorative justice process works…
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Should parents contribute to wedding costs?
3d ago00:15:13Tap to summarizeIf you’re saving for a wedding you will know that they are expensive events, but would you expect the parents of a couple to contribute to the big day?And should family members chip in?Andrea is joined by listeners to discuss.
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What do you think about the Irish Athletics success?
3d ago00:09:58Tap to summarizeWhat a night for Irish Athletics last night with Mark English winning gold and Rhasidat Adeleke taking silver!Joining Andrea to give their reactions is Chris McNulty from Finn Valley Athletics Club and Cecil Johnston, Tallaght Athletics Club PRO.
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Regional Roundup with Shane Beatty
3d ago00:12:24Tap to summarizeBreakfast Briefing Presenter Shane Beatty joined Andrea with a roundup of some of the stories from across the country this week.
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What support is needed for parents with autistic children?
3d ago00:23:07Tap to summarizeYesterday on the show Andrea heard from Dervla Burke O'Connor on her son Paul’s autism and how it has impacted both her and her son’s life. Today, more parents join to speak to more parents who are in a similar situation…Are the supports there for parents of children with autism, and what more needs to be done to help?
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