A Dublin woman tells Andrea how she has been unable to retrieve money sent in error because PayPal classify her payment as a "gift". Listen and subscribe to Lunchtime Live on Apple Podcasts, Google 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 adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

Highlights from Lunchtime Live

Woman sends €400 to wrong person via PayPal and can't get her money back.

Jon & Patrick Coyle have become the first couple in Northern Ireland to welcome a baby via surrogacy without having to leave the region. Listen and subscribe to Lunchtime Live on Apple Podcasts, Google 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 adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

Derry couple become first to welcome baby via surrogacy without having to leave region

Andrea was joined by Noreen O’Callaghan, a school secretary at Watergrasshill National School to update her on the talks...

School Secretaries Prepared To Strike For Equal Pay

Andrea was joined by CEO of Parentline, Aileeen Hickey and journalist with the Irish Independent, Kirsty Blake Knox...

Is it wrong to parent shame?

Parents, Averil, Caroline and Padraig spoke to Andrea about their children's experiences on HSE waiting lists...

'Children are suffering' because of HSE waiting lists

Trish and Sarah joined Andrea on Lunchtime Live to share their experience...

Hyperemesis and the effect it is having on women in Ireland

Hyperemesis Gravidarum is a complication of pregnancy in which women experience extreme levels of nausea and vomiting. Last week we spoke to Tish about her experience of hyperemesis.  We got a huge reaction, with lots of people getting in touch to share their stories. Dr. Vicky O’Dwyer Consultant Obstetrician and Director of Gynaecology at the Rotunda Hospital in Dublin joined Lunchtime Live to discuss this issue. Listen and subscribe to Lunchtime Live on Apple Podcasts, Google 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 adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

How Common Is Hyperemesis In Ireland?

People who flew overseas at the height of the pandemic s returned to Ireland with complications following their procedures, a study has revealed. The author of the story was Dr Marlese Dempsey who spoke to Newstalk breakfast this morning and following up on that Andrea spoke to broadcaster from Today FM Jessica Maciel who recently returned from surgery abroad, Professor Helen Heneghan a consultant Bariatric surgeon at St Vincent's Hospital Dublin and Founder of Health Store Turkey Nihal which helps people in Ireland go to Turkey for weight loss procedures. Listen and subscribe to Lunchtime Live on Apple Podcasts, Google 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 adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

The Complications Of Cosmetic Tourism

Broadcaster, Mary Kennedy and Paul Ryder, Performer and Broadcaster told Andrea what traits they picked up from their folks...

Do we all eventually turn into our parents?

Andrea was joined by motoring journalist, Geraldine Herbert, Green Party Councilor Janet Horner and Mike O'Loughlin to discuss the amendments...

E-Scooter Age Limit Set To Be Dropped

Andrea was joined by Barbara Scully, Harry McCann and more to discuss this weeks question...

#TheBigDebate - Should adult children living at home pay rent?

Andrea heard from listeners old and young about their experiences on the road...

Should you have to resit your driving test later in life?

Financial expert Eoin McGee joins Andrea to answer all of your money queries

Finance Q&A with Eoin McGee

Should menus & labels contain calories and sugar content information?

Should labels & menus list their calorie count?

Andrea was joined by Minster Josepha Madigan to discuss the new Action Plan on bullying...

Special Education Minister Josepha Madigan on Bullying in Schools

Catch up on the best bits from Lunchtime Live with Ciara Kelly