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Ask the Expert: Mortgages
30/06/2026 | 9 mins.
For this week’s Ask the Expert, Andrea is joined by Trevor Grant, Chairperson of the Association of Irish Mortgage Advisors to answer any of your mortgage questions!
Do we parent boys differently to girls?
30/06/2026 | 11 mins.
New research reveals that children are parented differently, depending on their sex.
Daughters receive more protection, financial support and dating advice, while sons tend to receive encouragement with sports and athletics and have more sexual freedom.
So, do you parent your child differently depending on if they’re a boy or a girl?
Joining Andrea to discuss is Katie Makk, host of the ‘Opinions Matter’ podcast, Principal Clinical Psychologist, Anne Kehoe and listeners.
What is living with alopecia like?
30/06/2026 | 20 mins.
Alopecia is an autoimmune disease that causes patchy hair loss, predominantly on the scalp.
Joining Andrea to discuss their experiences living with the condition are Claire Fullam, owner of Trua Trichology Clinic, Caoilfhinn Ní Choiligh, Alopecia Advocate and Westmeath Rose and listeners.
Will new parcel fees push you to charity shops?
30/06/2026 | 11 mins.
With the introduction of a €3 fee on imported items, known as ‘Temu Tax’, will more people be pushed into the secondhand market?
Alongside vinted and Facebook marketplace, might charity shops see a boost?
Joining Andrea to discuss is Jo Linehan, Editor of the Climate Supplement with the Sunday Times, Laura Mullett, Fashion Expert and Journalist and Shanel Williams from Vision Ireland.
Don’t Miss: Sheep Detectives, Legends, Wolfe Tones
30/06/2026 | 11 mins.
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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