Lunchtime Live

Over the years, there have been several calls to make Home Economics mandatory, but should we take financial literacy into account?
Ireland’s new financial literacy ambassador, Denis Carrigian has said that Home Economics plays a vital role in teaching young people about managing money.
He joins Andrea to discuss, as well as Chef Daniel Lambert.

Katie Gallagher, Spin News Anchor, has her finger on the pulse for what’s happening and she joins Andrea with the things you don’t want to miss this week!
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New breathalyser terminals are to be rolled out in venues across the country in an attempt to curb drink-driving.
Devices will be installed in hotels, pubs and sports venues around the country, targeting areas with particularly high rates of traffic collisions.
The three year scheme will cost an estimated €1.5 million. Is it worth it?
Joining Andrea to discuss is Tom Randles of Randles Hotel Killarney, Christy Galligan, former Garda Sergeant and local Police Commissioner in Letterkenny and listeners.

It's time for The Health Reset, where we speak to some of our medical experts.
We all say we’re going to eat better, get more active or finally get around to those health checks, but too often, we put it off. Irish Life Health gives you practical ways to act today, from a wide range of digital health services to access to Express Care Clinics in Dublin and Cork. For more information, see irishlifehealth.ie.
Joining Andrea to discuss and answer questions on bone density and health in women Dr Maire Finn from Ennis Centric Health!

The height of sophistication at the end of a meal would be a fancy dessert like a mousse of crème brûlée , but now it seems like people are ordering desserts that their granny would like!
So, why are people opting for things like the stick toffee pudding?
Darina Allen from the Ballymaloe Cookery School and Ballymaloe Organic Farm joins Andrea to discuss.