Highlights From Lunchtime Live

One in four people believe there is full pay transparency in their workplace, and more than half think discussing salaries is taboo, according to new research from hiring platform Indeed.What do you think? Should we be more open about talking about our salaries?Andrea is joined by listeners to discuss.

Mothers in parts of Dublin have been informed that their babies' developmental checks will be delayed or postponed due to a lack of nurses.Instead, they have been told to scan a QR code and check their baby’s developmental milestones online…Andrea is joined by mums to hear their experiences, as well as Dr Krysia Lynch, Chairperson for the Association for Improvements in Maternity Services in Ireland and Kerry TD Michael Cahill.

The landscape for the hospitality industry has changed majorly.Restaurants seemingly close down each day, and yet some seem to thrive…So, what sets the successful apart from the rest, is it a Michelin star?To discuss, Andrea is joined by Declan Ryan, former owner of the Arbutus Lodge Hotel, Ireland’s first Michelin Star, Dee Laffan, Food Writer and Host of the ‘Beár Bia’ podcast, James Moore, Executive Chef and co-owner of D’Olier Street Restaurant and Shane Smith from ‘YesChef’ Ireland.

It’s How I Live Well time! Where Andrea Gilligan is joined by someone to discuss what they do to improve their life.This week, Andrea is joined by Dr Shane O'Hanlon Consultant at the Mater Private Hospital and Specialist in Healthy Ageing to learn about how we can ‘age well’!

Early this morning, several schools in Clare were sent a threatening email – claiming a plan to attack schools…Many of the schools closed as a precaution, and texted parents to have them pick up their kids.The schools are now reopening, and Andrea is joined by some of those affected, as well as Páraic McMahon, Head of News for the Clare Echo and Clare TD for Fianna Fáil Cathal Crowe, to discuss what exactly happened.

Dr Afif El Khuffash, Consultant Neonatologist and Paediatrician, joins Andrea for a special segment of 'Ask the GP': to talk about the weird things babies do!

Beauty and Health Editor Bethan King has braved the latest celebrity trends to be frozen, heated up and pummeled by machines in the hope of speed­ing up her meta­bol­ism, redu­cing inflam­ma­tion – and even defy­ing the age­ing pro­cess…She joins Andrea to discuss what she’s found from the experience.

Micheál Martin has come under fire for confirming he will visit Washington on Paddy’s Day if invited.Many members of the opposition have called for him not to attend following President Trump’s meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.What do you think? Should the Taoiseach visit Washington DC on St Patrick’s Day?Daniel Mulhall, former Irish Ambassador to the United States, Patti Shields from Democrats Abroad as well as listeners join Andrea to discuss.Image: Reuters

Samantha Mumba has called the Eurovision panel that decided against her entry ‘“rude and vile”.Writing on Instagram, she reckons they “didn’t have the credentials, experience or professionalism required”...Does she have a point?Andrea is joined by Frank Dermody, President of Ireland’s Eurovision Fan Club, Charlie McGettigan, former Eurovision winner and more.Image: RTÉ

This is Lunchtime Live’s Big Batch. Every Monday we’ll be learning new easy to cook batch recipes to keep you eating well. No more staring into an open fridge looking for inspiration!Adrian Martin, owner of Luigi Malones Temple Bar and the Wildflower Restaurant in Dublin joins Andrea this week to discuss viral foods, and how you can make them at home!Follow the hashtag #LLBigBatch for all our recipes.

You may have heard of the horrific scenes over the weekend in Stoneybatter.On Sunday afternoon, three men were stabbed in a series of apparently random attacks.A man has been arrested in connection…Joining Andrea to discuss what happened is Sorcha Pollak, Irish Times Journalist, Mary Kennedy, local resident and Director of Atomic Stage School.

For this week’s Ask Me Anything, Jason Reilly, Chairman of the Irish Strength Association and 3-time winner of the Republic of Ireland Strongest Man Competition joins Andrea to answer any of your questions!

Stepping into some big shoes can be daunting, but Andrea’s guest seems to take it in her stride...Rebecca O’Connor, who will be gracing Dublin stages as Tina Turner very soon, joins the show to discuss!

Alcohol addiction has been covered on the show before, but it is important to remember that people of any age could find themselves having issues with drinking…A convention is being held in Ennistymon, Co. Clare in the coming weeks which will focus on young people in Alcoholics Anonymous.Andrea is joined by organiser Niamh as well as some young people who have had problems with alcohol to discuss.The Young People in Alcoholics Anonymous - International Convention is being held in the Falls Hotel Ennistymon, Co. Clare on Friday February 28th to March 2nd.If you think you may have an issue with alcohol you can contact Alcoholics Anonymous Ireland on 01 842 0700.Or, you can find your local branch on: www.alcoholicsanonymous.ie.

We all have to drag ourselves through the drudgery of unloading a dishwasher, cleaning out a wardrobe, a press, cooking a meal and then clearing up the resulting mess! In other words: housework, which when viewed through the lens of capitalism is deemed as ‘economic inactivity’. But, we all know it is work, so should it be paid?These are some of the themes explored in the new book ‘Wages for Housework’ from Academic and Historian Emily Callaci.She joins Andrea to discuss, as well as Siobhán O’Neill White from mams.ie and listeners.

From Fota Park to the best work-life balance, Breakfast Briefing Presenter Shane Beatty joins Andrea with plenty of stories from around the country this week!

You probably know someone who has appeared on a jury – it's a civic duty that you may be asked to fulfill.However, with the graphic nature of some cases, hearing details of a murder or a sexual assault, for days, even weeks on end – it must surely take its toll.So, should there be an element of after-care offered to jurors?Andrea is joined by Ann Murphy, Reporter with Irish Examiner, Dr Conor Hanly, Lecturer in Law in the University of Galway and more to discuss.

Do you think your kitchen needs a bit of a renovation and refresh? Well, look no further! The Home Squad are here to discuss doing a kitchen refresh on a budget.Andrea is joined by Jenny Sheehan, Irish Examiner Columnist and former winner of ‘Home of the Year' and Sarah Carroll from Sand and Deliver DIY.

What does it take for a video to go viral?Sarah Jayne Tobin, Editor of rollercoaster.ie, accidentally made her son viral at the start of lockdown, playing football against the wall as both the striker and goalkeeper!She joins Andrea to tell the story!

If you were listening to Lunchtime Live yesterday you would have heard caller Emmet Kelleher who joined Andrea to discuss his experience of homelessness in Ireland...A lot of people got in touch with the show following Emmet’s story, including listener Mal who said that he is facing losing his rented accommodation this weekend…Today, listener Jane joins Andrea to discuss her own experience of homelessness, and Fr Peter McVerry from the Peter McVerry Trust joins to discuss the landscape of homelessness in Ireland today.