Lunchtime Live

Should we be doing more to tackle empty homes across the country?
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has pledged to clamp down on absentee landlords and buildings lying vacant in a bid to improve things for tenants...
So, are we doing enough now?
Joining Andrea to discuss is Frank O'Connor, who runs @derelictireland on Instagram, Architect Alfonso Bonilla and Green Party Councillor for Dublin City Council, Feljin Jose.

Lunchtime Live's Reasons to be Happy looks at some of the news stories that you might have missed that will leave you feeling more optimistic.
98FM’s Cathal O’Sullivan joined Andrea in the studio to put a smile on your faces…

Research by the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre has revealed that half of young men believe there are 'a lot' of false rape allegations.
Men aged 18 to 25 are five times more likely to hold negative attitudes towards sexual violence, though skeptical and victim-blaming attitudes are present across the population…
Joining Andrea to discuss this is Ciara Mangan, Founder of CEO of Beyond Surviving and a survivor of rape, Chris Rooke, sexual assault survivor and advocate and more.
National 24-hour Rape Crisis Helpline: 1800 77 8888

Every Wednesday afternoon, we’ll be talking Making Babies.
Andrea will be joined by Professor Shane Higgins, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, to cover every area of trying to have a baby. From the very start of knowing how to prepare, right up to pregnancy – and all the bumps in the road in between.
This week, Shane joins Andrea to discuss early pregnancy complications, and answer listener questions.

Would you like to see pet bereavement leave made available to people?
A company founder in the UK has said that he believes offering ‘pawternity’ leave has had a positive impact on staff and productivity.
So, should employers be more understanding?
Joining Andrea to discuss is Ann Marie Troy, Pet Bereavement Counsellor and Professor Philip Hyland from Maynooth’s Department of Psychology.