Move over sourdough and banana bread, if Liz Hurley is anything to go by, seville marmalade is going to be the latest lockdown trend. Andrea chats to Darina Allen, who hosted her magic marmalade workshop online from Ballymaloe this week, and hears from listeners Image by labenord from Pixabay 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'.  

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Is seville marmalade the latest lockdown trend?

Lord Mayor of Dublin Hazel Chu chats to Andrea about the intimidation and harassment she experienced when far-right protestors turned up at the Mansion House. Photograph: Leah Farrell / RollingNews.ie 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'.  

Hazel Chu on her harassment from far-right protestors at the Mansion House

Going through fertility treatment at any time can be extremely difficult on a couple, but during a pandemic can add extra stress. Andrea hears from Dublin couple Clare and Barry. Photo by Amina Filkins from Pexels 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'.

Fertility treatment during Covid-19

Experts say that mandatory travel quarantines, such as those in Australia, New Zealand & South Korea should be introduced in Ireland What do you think? Would you like to see mandatory travel quarantines in place? Are they workable here? Andrea hears from listeners Photo by Sourav Mishra from Pexels 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'.

Should mandatory travel quarantines be introduced in Ireland?

Eoin McGee joins Andrea to answer all of your financial queries 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'.

Consumer Q&A with Eoin McGee

The top two trends in Ireland yesterday during the US Inauguration was Garth Brooks & Croke Park, with Joe Biden number 3 – is it time to revisit the great divide, let bygones by bygones and start a conversation about whether he should come back and play gigs here? Would you be first in line for tickets? Are you still let down by how the whole thing panned out? Or can you simply not think of anything worse than a Garth brooks gig? Andrea hears from listeners Photo: Mark Stedman/Photocall Ireland 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'.

Would you like to see Garth Brooks return to Ireland?

Women have been urged to make their cervical screening appointments despite the current pandemic on what is Cervical Cancer Prevention Week. Clinical Director of Cervical Check, Dr Nóirín Russell, advised women to continue to make appointments and assured the public that GP practices have measures in place to make interaction with patients as safe as it possibly can be. She chats to Andrea. Photo by Thirdman from Pexels 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'.

Women urged to make cervical screening appointments

Listener Mary got in touch after being stranded in Northern Ireland after failing to get a second test for her flight home to Italy. She tells Andrea her story. Photo by Anugrah Lohiya from Pexels 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'.

Listener: '..they wouldn't let me on the flight without second test..'

A St Patrick’s Day White House visit by Taoiseach is a ‘key objective’ from Govt. Planning is already underway to ensure Micheál Martin meets newly sworn-in Joe Biden in March. What do you think? Should this trip go ahead during a pandemic? Andrea hears from listeners Picture by: Liu Jie/Xinhua News Agency/PA Images 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'.

Should the St Patrick's Day White House visit go ahead?

A North Dublin councillor is warning the community to be aware of a dog virus outbreak in the area. Clontarf Councillor Donna Cooney said local vets are seeing more of a bug that can cause vomiting, diarrhoea and can be dangerous for older or weaker dogs. Andrea chats to Cllr Donna Cooney and hears from 'Pete the Vet' Peter Wedderburn from the Petfix Club. Photo by Helena Lopes from Pexels 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'.

Dog virus outbreak in Dublin

So many of us turned to netflix during the lockdown it’s no wonder the streaming platform reported yesterday it brought in 37 million more people in 2020 – did you binge watch your way through box sets? Did you become an expert on the real housewives of beverly hills? Or the made-up history of the royal family? Have you got new recommendations for me? Andrea chats to broadcaster Paul Ryder and hears from listeners Photo by freestocks.org from Pexels 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'.  

What did you binge-watch in 2020?

The Italian city of Milan has become the first city in the country to ban smoking in many open-air public places such as parks, stadiums, bus stops and even cemeteries. There are exemptions for lighting up in isolated spots, at a distance of 10 metres or more from other smokers - as well as for electronic cigarettes. Would you like to see similar rules in Ireland? Andrea hears from listeners  Photo by fotografierende from Pexels 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'.

Should we ban smoking outdoors?

The Government has abandoned plans to resume in-class learning in special schools. The Department of Education said the planned return on Thursday was “paused” after teachers and special needs assistants rejected the move. What does this mean for you? Andrea hears from listeners  Photograph: Julien Behal Photography / RollingNews.ie 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'.

Govt abandon plans to re-open special schools

For this week's 'Open for Biz' segment, instead of going out and about, Bobby joins Andrea in studio to answer your business related questions and to showcase several businesses on air.  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'.

Open for Biz: Showcase and Q&A

The Irish National Teachers Organisation (INTO) has called on Government to reconsider plans to resume special education on Thursday after a backlash from teachers and special need assistants. What do you think about this? Are you the parent of a child with special needs? Are you an SNA or resource teacher?  Andrea hears from listeners  Photo: Sam Boal/Rollingnews.ie 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'.  

INTO calls to reconsider plans to open schools for students with special needs

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

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