Lunchtime Live

A new survey about the Government's hot school meals programme has found that three-quarters of respondents reported their children do not enjoy the variety of food. The survey commissioned by Fine Gael, found that parents were very critical of how the food is presented and feel that a cold lunch alternative should be given.  We want to know, what do you think? Are these hot school meals fit for purpose or should they be completely changed?  

For this week’s Ask Me Anything, Director and author Neil Jordan, who has directed films such as Michael Collins, Interview with a Vampire, The Crying Game and more joins Andrea to answer any of your questions!

Sun, sea and… Cheltenham?Why are so many people flocking to sunnier climates to watch the Cheltenham races?Joining Andrea to discuss is Johnny Ward from Off the Ball’s Racing Pod, Zoe Harris, Chief Customer Officer at On the Beach and listeners.

Many families will be sitting down to watch some telly over the weekend and Louis Theroux’s new documentary ‘Inside The Manosphere’ is essential viewing.It raises questions around misogyny, toxic masculinity and will leave parents wondering what can be done to protect their sons and daughters…Joining Andrea to discuss is Irish Times Columnist and Mother of 7, Jen Hogan, Family Psychotherapist, Dr Richard Hogan, Dannielle McKenna, Project Manager of Rialto Youth Project and more.

All week we’ve been discussing different aspects of living with ADHD as an adult, from getting a diagnosis, parenting with ADHD and navigating relationships. Today, we’re looking at how we as a society can make things better…Joining Andrea to discuss is Fiona Meehan, Principal at Beaumont BNS in Mahon, Jon Slattery from Trilogy Media and Ken Kilbride, CEO of ADHD Ireland.

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

More than 8,600 homes were advertised as short-term lets nationwide in March, compared with just 2,100 listed for private rent on Daft.ie.The figures, from housing charity Threshold, highlight growing pressure in the rental market and have prompted calls for the Government to enforce new short-term letting rules later this year.But it also raises a question: while many people are frustrated by the shortage of rental homes, do we also contribute to the problem when we book short-term accommodation ourselves when travelling?Andrea is joined by listeners to discuss.

We might be all chat about Jessie Buckley today, but it’s not Kerry’s first brush with Hollywood!Freelance journalist Édaein O' Connell and Newstalk’s resident Kerry man Josh Crosbie join Andrea to discuss some of the movies that have been filmed in the Kingdom.

While it may be Jessie Buckley fever in her hometown of Killarney today, the last minute preparations for stylists and design teams in LA are also in full swing.So, what can we expect to see Jessie Buckley in for the Oscars ceremony, and could she wear something from an Irish designer?Designer Don O’Neill, who dressed stars including Oprah for the Academy Awards, and Stylist Corina Gaffey join to discuss.

Killarney attracts huge tourist numbers every year, and one of the big attractions is the Jaunting cars. Andrea wanted to see what all the fuss was about, and puts her feet up to see Killarney in style! Calvin Tangney from Killarney Jaunting Cars joins Andrea!