Lunchtime Live

The number of children and young people being admitted to hospital with traumatic brain injuries as a result of e-scooter incidents has risen by 50% in the last twelve months, according to Children’s Health Ireland. What needs to be done about them?
Joining Andrea to discuss is Dr Chris Luke, retired Consultant in Emergency Medicine & healthcare commentator, Sarah Beasley, Aontú Cllr in Limerick and listeners.

“Human activity” is being blamed for a major fire in Killarney National Park, and the public are being urged to be more responsible for their actions to avoid further fires nationwide…
Andrea is joined by Christopher O’Sullivan, Minister for Nature, Heritage and Biodiversity and listeners.

Class size plays a key role in a child's learning and development, as larger classes can reduce the individual attention teachers are able to give each student.
Figures released in response to a parliamentary question from Fianna Fáil TD Malcolm Byrne show that, of Ireland's 520,482 primary school pupils, 36,805 were in classes of 30 to 34 students, while 2,237 were in classes of 35 to 39. The largest classes, with 38 pupils each, were recorded at St Peter and Paul Boys' School in Clonmel, Co. Tipperary, and Fahy National School in Westport, Co. Mayo.
So, why are some of these classes so big, what should change, and what is the impact on students?
Joining Andrea to discuss is Principal of Mother of Divine Grace National School in Finglas, Eoin Doyle, Karen Beckett, Charted psychologist and listeners.

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 miscarriages and stillbirth.

England take on Argentina tonight to battle for a place in the World Cup final this Sunday...
So, will Messi be victorious, or will it finally be England’s turn?
Joining Andrea to discuss is Newstalk’s own Ciaran Bradley, as well as listeners.