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‘They’re vile’ - Increase in unsolicited sexual messages and images
Emily Atack’s documentary on sexual harassment Asking for It? aired on TV last night. The former Inbetweeners actress star told viewers how every morning she would wake up to unsolicited pictures from men. Have you ever received unsolicited pictures?
29 mins
1 February Finished

Childcare subsidy rise 'a token gesture'
Childcare costs have long been a crippling cost for parents across the country, but good news could be on the horizon. Under plans going to Cabinet, thousands of parents may receive childminding subsidies. Will this help you? How much are you currently paying? Andrea was joined by Treasa, Sarah and Siobhán to discuss...
16 mins
31 January Finished

Driver compensated by council for damage to car from pothole
What are the roads like in your local area? Meath County Council has revealed that it has paid out almost €60,000 in pothole claims in the last three years. Andy McGuinniety, a driving instructor in Meath joined Andrea on Lunchtime Live to discuss…
9 mins
31 January Finished

Trigger warnings better than 'banning complete genres of literature'
A novel from Jane Austen has been given a trigger warning for depicting ‘gender stereotypes’ and ‘toxic relationships and friendships.' Austen’s ‘Northanger Abbey’, released in 1817 has been deemed to be potentially upsetting by academics at the University of Greenwich. What do you think about adding ‘trigger warnings’ to books, movies, TV shows? Andrea was joined by listeners of Lunchtime Live to discuss...
28 mins
31 January Finished

How to sort out a consumer issue with Revolut?
Our listener recently fell victim to a scam. He clicked a link and handed over his bank details. His bank accounts were hit. EBS were great and helped him get his money back, however, he says Revolut were absolutely no help and he wants to warn people about it. What to do in such case? We ask Sinead Ryan, our consumer affairs expert.
13 mins
30 January Finished