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Lunchtime Live
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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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How will cheaper créche fees impact childcare?
1w ago00:13:38Tap to summarizeMinister for Children, Norma Foley, is today set to introduce a new maximum fee cap for childcare providers that receive State funding.The move comes amid growing concern over the high cost of childcare, with many parents facing significant financial pressure and others unable to afford childcare services altogether. The proposed cap aims to help make childcare more accessible and affordable for families across the country.What will this cap mean for parents, and how will it impact childcare providers?Joining Andrea to discuss is owner of Care-A-Lot Childcare, Averil Sheehan, Presenter of Better with Money from The Irish Times, Aideen Finnegan and owner & Director of Mary Geary Childcare, Ollie Sheehan.
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Reasons to be Happy: CMAT & Olivia Rodrigo, Big John, Work Friends
1w ago00:09:09Tap to summarizeLunchtime Live's Reasons to be Happy looks at some of the news stories that you might have missed that will leave you feeling more optimistic.98FM’s Cathal O’Sullivan joined Andrea in the studio to put a smile on your faces…
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New EV grants launched - would you make the switch?
1w ago00:15:17Tap to summarizeThe Government has launched a new €8,500 scrappage scheme for electric vehicles.Its aim is to incentivize the owners of older, more polluting diesel and petrol internal combustion engine vehicles to scrap them and apply the scrappage value to the purchase of a battery electric vehicle.It will be ringfenced for people living outside the major cities of Dublin, Cork, Galway, Limerick and Waterford.Would this incentivize you to make the switch?Joining Andrea to discuss is Derek Reilly from Nevo.ie, as well as listeners.
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Making Babies: Pelvic Girdle Pain
1w ago00:11:10Tap to summarizeEvery Wednesday afternoon, we’ll be talking Making Babies.Andrea will be joined by Professor Shane Higgins, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, to cover every area of trying to have a baby. From the very start of knowing how to prepare, right up to pregnancy – and all the bumps in the road in between.This week, Shane joins Andrea to discuss dealing with pelvic girdle pain!
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Do we really need bank holiday weekends?
1w ago00:10:16Tap to summarizeWe are just after the June bank holiday weekend and a very busy weekend, especially in Dublin.But after it, do we really need the bank holiday weekends? The number of accidents go up, price hikes from hotels and there’s traffic everywhere. On the other hand, it’s an extra day off work, time out with friends and family and it breaks up the monotony.Joining Andrea to discuss this is Accountant Joe Hanahoe and owner to the Boar’s Head, Hugh Hourican.
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Flight chaos already happening - listener experiences
1w ago00:22:41Tap to summarizeLunchtime Live Producer Niamh is off this week, and is supposed to be kicking back and relaxing in sunny Portugal, but things have not gone to plan…Niamh joins Andrea, as well as Consumer Expert & Presenter of the Home Show Sinead Ryan and listeners to discuss.
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Ask the Expert: Travel Journalist Eoghan Corry
1w ago00:13:17Tap to summarizeFor this week’s Ask the Expert, Andrea is joined by Editor of Travel Extra Eoghan Corry to answer any of your travel questions!
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Football jerseys are all the rage this summer - why?
1w ago00:11:10Tap to summarizeWhether you support football or you don't, there is no doubt that you have seen an increase in the number of football jerseys.With artists such as CMAT, Fontaines D.C. and Oasis all releasing their own version of them, it's hard to escape.But why are they the ‘it’ piece?Joining Andrea to discuss is Fashion Broadcaster & Stylist Emily O’Donnell, author & Journalist Aoife Moore and David Towell, Senior Manager at O’Neills.Image: FAI
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Is there no accommodation for older renters in Dublin?
1w ago00:18:28Tap to summarizeAndrea’s guest came to her attention through a social media video that struck a chord with many people. In it, he spoke about the difficulties of finding accommodation in Dublin for his 82-year-old father…Gordon Hickey, known online as @Do.Dublin.Better, shared the video with his dad, detailing their ongoing struggle to find suitable housing that would allow him to live closer to his family.Gordan and his dad Larry join to discuss this experience.
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CSO Vital Statistics released - what are the findings?
1w ago00:11:26Tap to summarizeThe CSO vital statistics regarding births, deaths and marriages were released today at 11am.These stats give us an insight into trends within the country.Joining Andrea to look at the numbers is Statistician Sean O’Connor, Celebrant and Broadcaster Ruth Scott and Editor of One Fab Day, Ciara Elliot.
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