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Mar 10, 2026 • 22min
Should you give your kids inheritance before you die?
What are the pros and cons of giving your children their inheritance before you die? Sinead Ryan, Consumer Columnist with the Irish Independent and Presenter of The Home Show joins Andrea to discuss…Also joining to discuss is James Sexton of the National End Discrimination and Inheritance Tax Campaign Group, as well as listeners.
Mar 10, 2026 • 15min
ADHD in women - why is it underdiagnosed?
Research suggests that there may be an underdiagnosis of ADHD in women, but why?Dr Sarah Carty from ADHDDoc joins Andrea along with Nessa Hill, a Barrister and CEO of Neurodiversity Ireland, who herself has ADHD, to discuss.
Mar 10, 2026 • 9min
How I Live Well: Maintaining Healthy Habits
It's How I live well time! Andrea will be joined by experts to discuss ways you can improve your life…This week, Andrea is joined by Behavioural Change Specialist, Dr Heather McKee, who is working on an initiative with Irish Life, to discuss maintaining and checking on healthy habits!
Mar 10, 2026 • 17min
Port Tunnel fee could rise to €17 as traffic growth is “unsustainable”
A report for Transport Infrastructure Ireland has revealed that the toll for the Port Tunnel could rise to €17 at peak times after the traffic growth was described as “unsustainable”.Do you use the tunnel? Would this stop you using it if the toll is that high?Joining Andrea to discuss is Geraldine Herbert, Motoring Editor of the Sunday Independent, Aontú Leader Peadar Tóibín and listeners.
Mar 9, 2026 • 11min
Ask the GP with Dr Nina Byrnes
Dr Nina Byrnes, GP at Generation Health Medical Clinic joined Andrea Gilligan to tackle your medical queries…
Mar 9, 2026 • 11min
Do you regret the name you gave your child?
Do you ever regret what you called your child? Apparently 1 in 5 people do!Arlene Costello is one of them, so she made the decision to change it.She joins Andrea, as well as SJ Strumm, Baby-Naming Consultant and author of ’Baby Name Envy’ to discuss.
Mar 9, 2026 • 17min
Should one-off housing rules be relaxed?
Housing Minister James Browne has suggested that the Government is set to liberalise rules around one-off housing, making it easier for people to build in rural Ireland…So, is this a good idea?Joining Andrea to discuss is Elaine Houlihan, former Macra na Feirme President, Astrid Madsen, Editor of Self Build Magazine, Architect Róisín Murphy and more.
Mar 9, 2026 • 14min
How does the testing process for ADHD work?
A growing number of people in their 30s, 40s and 50s are realising they are neurodivergent. All this week, we’ll be looking at different aspects of living with ADHD as an adult.To kick off the week, we’re discussing how the testing and diagnosing process works.Dr. Ailish Kenny from ADHDdoc and Ken Kilbride, CEO of ADHD Ireland join Andrea to discuss.
Mar 9, 2026 • 8min
The Pod Squad: Hanging Out with Ant & Dec
Welcome to The Pod Squad!We review podcasts every week so you always have something new to listen to.Journalist and Stylist Laura Mullett and 98fm Producer Russell Alford join Andrea Gilligan to review ‘Hanging Out with Ant & Dec’!Image: Belta Box
Mar 9, 2026 • 20min
Oil prices surge by 15% - how are you being affected?
Last week, we spoke about rising oil and petrol costs due to the ongoing conflict in the Gulf region.This morning, oil prices have surged over 15% and are now on track for a record daily jump…So, what impact will this have amidst the cost of living crisis?Andrea is joined by Shane O’Donoghue, Editor of completecar.ie, as well as listeners, to discuss.
