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Lunchtime Live Highlights

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Andrea Gilligan invites callers to have their say on the topics of the day - get in touch by emailing [email protected] Listen and subscribe to Luncht...

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Ask the Expert: Adoption
For this week’s Ask the Expert, Andrea is joined by CEO of the Adoption Authority of Ireland, Dr Lorraine Horgan to answer any of your adoption-related questions!
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Have restaurants become too pretentious with language?
Flowery and embellished language is being overused to describe basic dishes, and apparently, it’s a real bugbear for the Countdown star Susie Dent.So, has the language on restaurant menus become overly pretentious?Andrea is joined by Russell Alford, Sunday Times Ireland Restaurant Critic and Ali Dunworth, Food Writer to discuss.
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Should counselling notes be used in sexual assault trials?
Should the counselling notes of victims be used in rape and sexual assault trials?A group of survivors are saying they shouldn’t be, and are demanding change…Andrea is joined by Ruth Coppinger, People Before Profit Solidarity TD for Dublin West, as well as listeners, to discuss.If you are affected by this content - help is available:National Rape Crisis Helpline 1800 778 888Women’s Aid National Freephone Helpline 1800 341 900
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Is enough support given to trades and apprenticeships?
All this week, Iarnród Éireann has running its third annual 'Try A Trade' event.The idea is to introduce students to careers in things like heavy vehicle mechanics and electrical work.It begs the question: is there enough done to support kids into trades, rather than third level education?Conor Doolan, Iarnród Éireann's Apprentice Training Manager as well as listeners join Andrea to discuss.
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Reasons to be Happy: Barney, Portal Pals, Cruel Intentions
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.Today FM’s Cathal O’Sullivan joined Andrea in the studio to put a smile on your faces…
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Andrea Gilligan invites callers to have their say on the topics of the day - get in touch by emailing [email protected] Listen and subscribe to Lunchtime Live Highlights on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'

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