Lunchtime Live

For this week’s Ask The Medic, Consultant Endocrinologist D. Mary Ryan joins Andrea to discuss all things perimenopause ahead of World Menopause Day.

Video doorbells - do you love them or hate them? And how much are we being watched in our everyday lives without realizing it?
Joining Andrea to discuss is Ciara O’Brien, Irish Times Business and Technology Journalist, Jenny Sheehan, @workerscottage on Instagram and co-host of ‘Rip It Up: The Renovations Podcast’ and Isibéal Ní Cheallaigh, Irish voice of Ring Doorbell.

Often here on the show we talk about the lack of supports for those with Autism, but how about a good news story for a change?
Lucinda joins Andrea to share her story, as well as Amy deBrun, actress and writer.

New research by AIB reveals that, Irish consumers lose an average of €150 each year as a result of a “politeness premium” which sees them overpay on shared bills.
The study suggests that fewer than one in 20 Irish adults will always ask for money they are owed back, with as many as 90% saying they would let as much as €50 slide rather than have a conversation they consider difficult.
AIB has said almost €600 million is lost a year due to the “politeness premium”.
Have you experienced this, and should you swear off splitting bills and overpaying?
Joining Andrea to discuss this is Saoirse Hanley, Money Journalist with the Irish Independent, as well as listeners.

If you are trying to buy a home of your own, you will know that the buying process is not straightforward. There will be multiple viewings, bids and competing offers.
So, how should you handle it as a first time buyer?
Clare Connolly, Managing Director of Clare Connolly Estate agents in Dundrum, joins Andrea to discuss!