Do we do enough to encourage breastfeeding in Ireland?
1 October 2020 - 17 minsDo we do enough to encourage breastfeeding here in Ireland? For new mums it’s a huge undertaking, that takes its toll on a woman’s mind and body. Whast do you think? Andrea hears from listeners
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Organ donation 'changed my life'
Do your family know your wishes when It comes to organ donation when you die? Despite the Human Tissue Bill passing through the Dáil, family consent is still central to organ donation in this country. Andrea was joined by Matthew McNeive, who was the recipient of a kidney when he was just 11 years old, and Colin White, the National Advocacy & Projects Manager with the Irish Kidney Association...
16 mins
6 December Finished
Deposit return scheme for plastic bottles and cans 'may create problems' for smaller businesses
Do you agree with the deposit scheme for plastic bottles and cans? The new scheme which comes into effect here on February 1 will see a 15 cent levy added to every aluminium can or plastic bottle sold in Ireland. Customers will then have to return their empties to the likes of these 'reverse vending machines’ in order to get that back. Andrea was joined by Sinead Ryan, presenter of The Home Show on Newstalk and other listeners to discuss...
17 mins
6 December Finished
How to Decide Who to Invite to Your Wedding
Love them or loathe them – there’s nothing quite like an invite to a wedding dropping in the door – but what if you don’t make the cut? Allegedly Meghan and Harry, have not received an invitation to the wedding of their friends the Duke of Westminster Hugh Grosvenor and his fiancée Olivia Henson. But how do you navigate the tricky subject of the guest list? Journalist with the Irish Independent Kirsty Blake Knox and Jessica O'Sullivan from One Fab Day joined Andrea to discuss...
10 mins
6 December Finished
Toll prices increase 'feels like the wrong thing to be doing'
The Transport Infrastructure Ireland have announced that there will be an increase in toll prices which will come into effect starting January. However, many have called on the Government to intervene as this is the second road toll hike in six months. Andrea was joined by Shane O'Donoghue from CompleteCar.ie and other listeners to discuss...
15 mins
6 December Finished
'We want our police to be respected' - Gardaí to trial new baseball caps
Gardaí will begin wearing baseball caps from today – and they are asking the public for opinions on the new look. Over 100 Gardaí will be sporting the new caps as part of a pilot programme in three areas. They will try out two different cap options, each for a period of two weeks. Andrea was joined by former Assistant Garda Commissioner, Pat Leahy and others to discuss...
16 mins
6 December Finished
Dublin violence 'could be the catalyst' for far-right candidate in Presidential election
Is Ireland on the cusp of a Donald Trump or Argentinian Javier Milei Presidential moment? Last month saw Former TV celebrity economist Javier Milei win the Argentinan President Election, Donald Trump served as the 45th US President, while Boris Johnson served as British Prime Minister, but how close is Ireland coming to this kind of leadership? Andrea was joined by Larry Donnelly, Law Lecturer in University of Galway, Paul Treyvaud, Owner of Treyvaud's Restaurant and Fine Gael MEP Seán Kelly to discuss...
17 mins
5 December Finished
