Between The Lines With Andrea Gilligan
78 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 4 years ago -Andrea Gilligan takes a closer look at some of the week's main stories and topics of interest with an expert panel to discuss all of the issues involved and a review of the top stories making the headlines around the country in the local newspapers.
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Direct Provision
August 14, 2020 10:30 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBOn this week's 'Between the Lines' programme, Andrea is joined by a number of experts to discuss the issue of Direct Provision in Ireland. Together they look at the most pressing issues faced by people within the system, why the system has remained in place for so long, and how it might be changed in the months ahead. Fiona Finn, CEO of the Migrant and Refugee Rights Centre (NASC) Nick Henderson, CEO of the Irish Refugee Council Ellie Kisyombe, Direct Provision Activist & former Soc Dem Loca...
Tackling Homelessness with Focus Ireland's 'Shine a Light' Campaign
July 31, 2020 10:00 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MBAll this week on Newstalk, we are shining a light on homelessness with Focus Ireland. 'Shine A Light Night' is Focus Ireland’s flagship campaign which takes place this year on Friday 16th October in partnership with Bord Gais Energy. They are asking their supporters to sleep out for one night to shine a light on homelessness and raise vital funds for their work supporting people experiencing homelessness. As a part of the drive to raise awareness for the campaign, Andrea Gilligan was joined b...
Programme For Government's Climate Change Targets
June 19, 2020 10:00 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBOn this week's 'Between the Lines' programme, Andrea is joined by a number of experts to discuss the new programme for government & its proposed action on climate change and the impact it might have on the country's concrete moves to reduce carbon emissions in the coming years. Professor Peter Thorne, Director of the ICARUS Climate Research Centre at Maynooth University Professor John Sweeney, Former Climate Scientist at Maynooth University John Gibbons, Environmental Journalist Dr Cara Augu...
Rescuing the Summer for Tourism & Trade
June 11, 2020 18:56 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MBOn this week's 'Between the Lines' programme, Andrea is joined by a number of experts to discuss how the Summer can be salvaged for tourism and trade. Cillian Murphy Tourism consultant based in County Clare. Adrian Cummins from the Restaurant Association of Ireland. Tara Kerry from Failte Ireland. Eoghan Corry Travel Writer and Editor of Travel Extra. Listen and subscribe to Between the Lines with Andrea Gilligan on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscr...
Covid Crisis and the Rental Market
June 05, 2020 10:48 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBOn this week's 'Between the Lines' programme, Andrea is joined by a number of experts to discuss the possible short, medium, and long term impact of the Covid-19 crisis on the rental market. Together they discuss whether rents will drop significantly over the coming months, the challenges faced by renters in Ireland, and the impact of Covid-19 on landlords across the country. Lorcan Sirr, Senior Lecturer at Technological University Dublin Mike Allen, Director of Advocacy, Communication and R...
Getting Back to School & College
May 28, 2020 21:38 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MBTo discuss the reurn of schools and colleges; Andrea is joined by; Áine Lynch, the CEO of the National Parents Council General Secretary of the INTO John Boyle Arthur Godsil Director at Godsil Education, Former Headmaster of St Andrew’s College Professor John O’Brennan from Maynooth University Listen and subscribe to Between the Lines with Andrea Gilligan on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newsta...
Changing Cities: Cycling, Transport & Trade Post Covid-19
May 23, 2020 13:41 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MBOn this week's 'Between the Lines' programme, Andrea is joined by a number of experts to discuss how we can make it easier and safer to shop, trade and use public transport around our cities and urban areas. Together they discuss how the retail sector can deal with the current crisis, how transport planning and infrastructure will have to adapt going-forward, and what effect those changes might have on businesses and the way we live our lives. Graeme McQueen, Head of Communications at Dublin...
Changing Trends in Urban Living
May 15, 2020 13:53 - 42 minutes - 39 MBOn this week's 'Between the Lines' programme, Andrea is joined by a number of experts to discuss the changing trends in the housing sector in Ireland. Together they discuss the recent reduction in size when it comes to housing and apartment builds, possible demands of potential property buyers as the Covid-19 pandemic continues, and look at the viability of high-density housing. Orla Hegarty, Architect and Assistant Professor at the School of Architecture in UCD Ronan Lyons, Assistant Profes...
Consumer Finance Planning & Advice During Covid-19
May 08, 2020 17:43 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MBOn this week's 'Between the Lines' programme, Andrea is joined by a number of experts to discuss consumer finance planning and saving during and after the Covid-19 crisis. Together they discuss the motor and business insurance sectors, where we might be able to save on our health insurance, and the primary issues facing consumers regarding insurance both for personal customers and businesses at the moment. Frank Conway, MoneyWhizz Founder and Financial Literacy Expert Dermot Goode, Health In...
General Practice & Healthcare Post Covid-19
May 01, 2020 17:00 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MBOn this week's 'Between the Lines' programme, Andrea is joined by a number of experts to discuss the future of general practice and the healthcare sector post Covid-19. Together they discuss some of the practical changes that have taken place in the healthcare sector since the pandemic began, and the growing concern among healthcare professionals of people with non-Covid-19 related ailments not approaching their doctors for care. Dr Mark Murphy - GP based in Dublin and spokesperson for the I...
Housing & Property Markets Post Covid-19
April 24, 2020 20:06 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MBOn this week's 'Between the Lines' programme, Andrea is joined by a number of experts to discuss the housing and property market post Covid-19. Together they discuss whether there will be any reduction in property prices in the coming months, the digital modernisation of the construction sector, the challenges the industry faces with regard to adhering to social distancing, and how consumer sentiment may affect the area as a whole. Pat Davitt - CEO of Institute of Professional Auctioneers Ka...
Impact of Covid-19 on Younger People
April 17, 2020 19:01 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBOn this week's 'Between the Lines' programme, Andrea is joined by a number of experts to discuss how the current Covid-19 crisis is impacting the lives of younger people in Ireland. Together they discuss how the Covid-19 crisis has affected young people in terms of how they are dealing with the implementation of social distancing, the fears they might have, the disruption to their education, and the increased pressures being felt by families across the country. Colman Noctor, Child and Adole...
Life in Ireland After Covid-19
April 10, 2020 15:52 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MBOn this week's 'Between the Lines' programme, Andrea is joined by a number of experts to discuss what our daily working lives my be like when the Covid-19 crisis begins to ease. Together they discuss the possible changes which might come about post-recovery for childcare providers, what we might come to expect from our jobs and working lives & how the tourism and travel sector might be affected going forward. Frances Byrne, Director of Policy and Advocacy at Early Childhood Ireland Siobhan O...
Cocooning - Primary Issues & Considerations
April 03, 2020 19:00 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MBOn this week's 'Between the Lines' programme, Andrea is joined by a number of experts to talk through the primary issues and considerations when it comes to cocooning. Together they discuss the is main issues facing individuals currently cocooning either at home and in care homes, how people in nursing care facilities might best guard against contracting Covid-19, and what measures have been put in place thus far to enable healthcare professionals to adequately support those most at risk from...
Covid-19 Origins, Spread, and Development
March 27, 2020 17:57 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MBOn this week's 'Between the Lines' programme, Andrea is joined by a number of experts to discuss how Covid-19 has developed from when it was first detected in China last year to its rapid spread across Europe and further afield. Together they discuss, among other things, what Covid-19 is, how it emerged, how it is so effectively transmitted from person to person as it devastates communities in countries across the world, and look at how the virus has developed here in Ireland over the past nu...
Flooding in Ireland
March 06, 2020 10:00 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBOn this week's 'Between the Lines' programme, Andrea is joined by a panel of experts to discuss flooding in Ireland. Together they discuss what causes the flooding of our rivers, what can be done to mitigate instances of flooding in urban areas as our climate continues to get warmer, and the limitations of engineering solutions when it comes to reducing its effects in the catchment areas of our larger rivers. Professor Mary Bourke, an expert on flood risk & management at Trinity College Dubl...
The Law and Anonymity
February 28, 2020 17:47 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MBOn this week's 'Between the Lines' programme, Andrea is joined by a panel of experts to discuss the law & anonymity. Together they discuss what anonymity means in legal terms, who it applies to and ask - should anonymity be offered to those who carry out violent crimes and is it wrong that young offenders get anonymity when victims’ lives are turned upside down? CEO of One in Four, Maeve Lewis Solicitor, Michael Finucane Law Professor at the University of Limerick, Shane Kilcommins
Commuting and Transport Infrastructure for the Future
February 21, 2020 10:00 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MBOn this week's 'Between the Lines' programme, Andrea is joined by a panel of experts to discuss the issue of commuting and congestion on our roads and public transport infrastructure. Together they discuss the issues facing many people around the country when it comes to commuting to and from work or university, and look at the possible solutions that might be implemented in the coming years as Ireland's population continues to grow. Geraldine Herbert, Motoring - Motoring Journalist with the...
Reports of Sexual Crimes on the Rise
February 14, 2020 10:00 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MBOn this week's 'Between the Lines' programme, Andrea is joined by a panel of experts to discuss the increasing levels of reports of sexual crimes in Ireland. Together they discuss the possible reasons why the number of sex crimes reported to the Gardaí have increased for the sixth year in succession last year, surpassing what was already a record high. As well as this, there was a 3 per cent increase in the total number of sexual offences reported to the force last year, up from 3,179 offence...
Screen Time and Internet Safety
February 07, 2020 11:36 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MBOn this week's 'Between the Lines' programme, Andrea is joined by a panel of experts to discuss children and screen-time. Together they discuss if the amount of time a child spends using electronic devices - whether they are watching TV, playing video-games or using the Internet or social media - is directly related to increasing levels of anxiety in children. They also look into how much internet use or screen-time impacts in their child's development and what parents can do to regulate chil...
Development of Children's Basic Movement Skills
January 31, 2020 10:00 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MBOn this week's 'Between the Lines' programme, Andrea is joined by a panel of experts to discuss the recent DCU all Ireland study of over two thousand primary school children on the island of Ireland which has found that one in four kids cannot run properly; one in two cannot kick a ball properly; and less than one in five can throw a ball. Together they discuss the benefits of a multi-faceted physical education system and look at the changes we may need to make when it comes to how we value p...
The Future of Work
January 24, 2020 10:00 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MBOn this week's 'Between the Lines' programme, Andrea is joined by a panel of experts to discuss the future of work in Ireland. Together they look at the issues which face people now as attitudes continue to shift in relation to what is expected from both employees and employers alike, finding the right balance between private and professional life, the values and attributes that Gen Z bring to the table, and how best business leaders might keep up to speed with the latest technological develo...
Mortgage Applications and Costs in Ireland
January 17, 2020 10:00 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MBOn this week's 'Between the Lines' programme, Andrea is joined by a panel of experts to discuss the topic of mortgages in Ireland. Together they look at issues people face in their applications for a mortgage, obstacles people in both rural and urban areas face in trying to secure a home in the first place, whether they are first time buyers or not, as well as the ways in which consumers can save when it comes to switching or staying with their mortgage provider. Sinéad Ryan, presenter of 'T...
Childcare Insurance
January 10, 2020 10:00 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MBOn this week's 'Between the Lines' programme, Linda Mellon, owner of Dolmen Nursery and Montessori School in Co Carlow joined Andrea in studio to discuss the circumstances which led her to close her doors in protest over the increasing costs of insurance and together look at what changes might be needed in order to safeguard childcare businesses from closing their doors in the future. Marian Quinn, Chairperson of the Association of Childhood Professionals was in studio to talk through, among ...
Garda Body Cameras & Privacy Rights
December 20, 2019 10:00 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MBOn this week's 'Between the Lines' programme, Andrea is joined by a panel of experts to discuss the topic of the use of body cameras by Gardaí. Together they discuss the circumstances in which the use of body cameras might be useful for Gardaí on the street while dealing with potentially dangerous situations as well as issues surrounding the protection of personal data and privacy and ask whether the roll-out of the use of body cameras may be counterproductive to the needs of our law enforcem...
Rethinking Alcohol in Ireland
December 06, 2019 22:00 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MBOn this week's 'Between the Lines' programme, as a part of Newstalk's special focus over the Christmas period on drinking culture in Ireland, Andrea is joined by a panel of experts to discuss the issue of alcohol use and abuse in the country. Sheena Horgan, CEO of Drink Aware joins Andrea to discuss what Drink Aware do, the issues surrounding the consumption of alcohol in Ireland, tackling underage drinking, and how education, research, and outreach & engagement can affect real change. As wel...
Living with a Disability
December 06, 2019 14:10 - 58 minutes - 54 MBNewstalk becomes the first radio programme to use text-to-speech technology to broadcast a radio programme, called 'Living with a Disability', presented by Newstalk's-own, Steve Daunt sitting in for Andrea Gilligan. Steve has a speech disability, so presents the programme with the support of text-to-speech technology. To mark UN Day of the Disabled Person, Between The Lines gave a platform to 5 people to reflect on what it's like to live with a disability in Ireland today. Among the five was ...
Direct Provision - Between the Lines
November 29, 2019 10:00 - 52 minutes - 47.6 MBOn this week's 'Between the Lines' programme, Andrea is joined by a panel of experts to discuss the issue of direct provision as a part of a station-wide series. Together they discuss the history behind the system, the processing involved in taking people into the country seeking asylum status, its failings, opposition to the system, as well as the affect it can have on families and children in particular. Dr Liam Thornton - An assistant professor in UCD School of Law. Tanya Ward - Chief Exe...
Commuter Problems & Infrastructure Provision
November 08, 2019 10:01 - 50 minutes - 46 MBOn this week's 'Between the Lines' programme, Andrea is joined by a panel of experts to discuss the issue if commuter congestion across the country. Together they discuss what the biggest issues are facing commuters in both urban and rural communities, how infrastructure can be updated to better accommodate a growing population, and what plans should be put in place to tackle the issue in years to come. Joining Andrea is: Geraldine Herbert - Motoring Journalist, E-Mobility & Transport Contri...
Homelessness in Ireland
November 01, 2019 10:00 - 54 minutes - 49.5 MBOn this week's 'Between the Lines' programme, Andrea is joined by a panel of experts to discuss the issue of homelessness in Ireland. Together they discuss what can be done to stem the flow of the increasing levels of homelessness across the country and look to other countries such as Finland to see if their models of addressing these kinds of issues can be utilised by us here in Ireland. Joining Andrea is: Dr Paula Mayock, -Trinity College Dublin, assistant professor in youth studies John-...
Childhood Early Years & The Importance of Play
October 25, 2019 10:00 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MBOn this week's 'Between the Lines' programme, Andrea is discussing the importance of play in a child's early development and asks those involved in the area what is currrently being done, as well as what could be done in the future, to help our children devlelop and grow in the best way possible. Joining Andrea this week were: Ciara O'Donnell - National Director of the Professional Development Service for Teachers Gillian Lake - Assistant Professor in Early Childhood Education and Chair of P...
Why are sex crimes on the rise in Ireland?
October 18, 2019 10:00 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBAll this week on Newstalk, we’re saying enough is enough with the Government of Ireland’s 'No Excuses' campaign. On Between the Lines, Andrea Gilligan was joined in studio by a number of experts to discuss the issue of sexual harassment and sexual violence, and find out why sex crimes are on the rise in Ireland. On the programme: Noeline Blackwell, Chief Executive of the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre Dr. Maeve Eogan, who is a Consultant Obstetrician and the National Lead for Sex Assault Treatmen...
Mental Health Week: Support Systems, Pathways to Care & Investment in Mental Health
October 11, 2019 11:50 - 46 minutes - 43 MBAndrea Gilligan was joined in studio by a panel of experts to look at the issue of mental health as a part of Mental Health Week. Together they discuss everything from pathways to care, the support systems already in place and what could be done in the future as well as the implications for those suffering from mental health issues following Budget 2019. On the panel: Cindy O’Connor - Director of Athena Mental Health Training Shari McDaid - CEO of Mental Health Reform Dr Mike Watts - Independ...
Health Insurance: Prices rises, consumer choice & the two-tier system
October 04, 2019 10:00 - 50 minutes - 45.8 MBAndrea Gilligan was joined in studio by a panel of experts to look at the Health Insurance market in Ireland. Everything from prices rises, to consumer choice & the two-tier healthcare system. On the panel: Dermot Goode, TotalHealthCover.ie Dr. Brian Turner, Department of Economics at Cork University Business School at UCC Patrick Brennan, Director of Corporate Business with IHI Group
Does the Government's Climate Action Plan go far enough?
July 05, 2019 10:00 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MBThis week, Andrea Gilligan was joined in studio by a panel of experts to discuss the Government's Climate Action Plan. The plan was released last week and outlines a range of measures designed to tackle climate change. But does it go far enough to reduce our carbon emissions? Joining Andrea to discuss was: Darragh McCullough, farmer and presenter of RTE’s Ear to the Ground Eamon Ryan, leader of the Green Party and TD for Dublin Bay Sout Dr Cara Augustenborg, Senior Fellow in University Coll...
Childcare Services in Ireland
June 28, 2019 11:21 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MBThis week, Andrea will be asking what more can be done to improve the childcare sector in Ireland, what regulation is needed in order to safeguard our children's healthy development, and how the new National Childcare Scheme might affect parents and childcare providers alike across the country. Joining Andrea on the panel: Marian Quinn, Chairperson of the Association of Childhood Professionals Tanya Ward, Chief Executive of the Children's Rights Alliance
How can we make our cities safer and better for cycling?
June 21, 2019 10:00 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MBAhead of National Bike Week 2019, Andrea Gilligan was joined in studio by a panel of experts to discuss Ireland's cycling network. She asked if it is fit for purpose, how the infrastructure can be improved, and what needs to be done to get more people out on their bike. On the panel: Graeme McQueen, Head of Communications at Dublin Chamber of Commerce Conor Faughnan, Director of Consumer Affairs for AA Ireland Ciaran Cuffe, Green Party MEP for Dublin Janet Horner, Representative for the Dubl...
The State of Maternity Services in Ireland - how are we doing?
June 14, 2019 10:00 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MBThis week, Andrea Gilligan was joined in studio by a panel of experts to take a look at the State of Maternity Services in Ireland. They focused on best practice, current services available, and where improvements need to be made. On the panel: Patricia Hughes, Chairwoman of the Midwives Association of Ireland Dr. Peter Boylan, former master of the National Maternity Hospital Krysia Lynch, Chair of AIMS, the Association for Improvements in Maternity Services in Ireland.
The Role of Local Government in Ireland
May 24, 2019 10:00 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MBWith plenty of coverage of the Election Count on Newstalk this weekend, we’re taking a look at the actual role and work of local councillors, and how local government works, or doesn’t in a lot of cases. Andrea Gilligan was joined in studio by a panel of experts to look at the role of local Government in Ireland. She asked if councillors should be given more powers and responsibilities, and higher wages. On the panel: Dr. Eoin O'Malley, Director of the Masters in Public Policy in the School ...
Nursing Homes and Step-Down Care in Ireland
May 17, 2019 13:14 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MBAs the average age of the population continues to rise, nursing home and step-down care will become ever-more important to all of us. But how much do we really know about the nursing homes sector, how do we better utilize the care provided, what role to they serve and how do we go about getting the most out of our later years? We examine what services are available to you, the recipient and also family members. Joining Andrea Gilligan to discuss the issue is: Tadhg Daly, Chief Executive of Nu...
Implications for Our Future: UN Report on Rapid Decline of Biodiversity
May 10, 2019 15:27 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MBA landmark UN intergovernmental analysis has outlined an“unprecedented” rate of decline in global biodiversity. The report illustrates alarming implications for human health, prosperity and long-term survival. Andrea is joined in studio by a panel of experts to discuss the report, its implications for us here in Ireland, and what we can do to safeguard biodiversity both on land and in our waters. On the panel: -Jane Stout, Professor of Botany at Trinity College Dublin -Pádraic Fogarty, Campai...
Should vaccinations be mandatory for children?
May 03, 2019 10:00 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MBThe government is considering making vaccines for children mandatory. Health Minister Simon Harris wrote to the Attorney General last week seeking legal advice on the issue. A combination of a growing anti-vaccination movement and a sharp rise in the number of cases of measles has led to the considered changes. But what are mandatory vaccines the way to go? Joining Andrea Gilligan to discuss the issue is: Ciara Kelly, GP & presenter of Newstalk's Lunchtime Live David Kenny, Assistant Profess...
The Future of Local Media and Public Service Broadcasting
April 26, 2019 10:00 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBAndrea is joined in studio by a panel of experts to take a look at the future of local media in Ireland and public service broadcasting. On the panel: Garrett Harte, Managing Director of communications consultancy company Harte Media Denis Naughten, Independent TD & former Minister for Communications Timmy Dooley, Fianna Fáil TD & communications spokesperson for the party
Getting a Mortgage: Expert tips & advice for 2019
April 19, 2019 10:00 - 50 minutes - 45.8 MBLooking for a mortgage this year? First-time buyer or trading up? Not sure what your options are? Well, look no further! In this week's Between the Lines, Andrea Gilligan was joined by a panel of experts to analyse the current mortgage market, and give some expert advice on how to go about applying and securing a home loan. On the panel: Frank Conway, Financial Advisor and Founder of MoneyWhizz Karl Deeter, Irish Mortgage Brokers Jill Kerby, Personal Finance Journalist with the Sunday Busine...
The State of the Rental Market in 2019
April 12, 2019 10:00 - 49 minutes - 45 MBAndrea Gilligan was joined by a panel of experts to discuss the rental market in Ireland in 2019. She asked what can be done to try and reduce rents, and how to make more properties available for tenants. On the panel: Margaret McCormick, Information Officer with the Irish Property Owners’ Association John-Mark McCafferty, CEO of Threshold Tom Dunne, Head of the School of Surveying and Construction Management at TU Dublin
Regulating the Social Media Giants: Publishers or Public Square?
April 05, 2019 10:00 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MBThis week Facebook chief executive Mark Zuckerberg travelled to Dublin to meet with TDs to discuss issues such as the spread of misinformation, child protection and future government policies. But when it comes to the regulation of social media giants, such as Facebook, are they publishers or just a public square? Joining Andrea Gilligan in studio to discuss was: Brian O'Neill, Director of Research at TU Dublin Hildegarde Naughton, Fine Gael Senator and Chair of Oireachtas Communications Com...
Is 'comp-culture' leading to the closure of some small business?
March 29, 2019 10:00 - 50 minutes - 45.8 MBLast week it was announced that Kiddies Kingdom, a childrens' soft play area in Carlow, is to close its doors due to rising insurance costs. The owner has blamed 'exaggerated and fraudulent claims' as the reason behind her rising premiums. So is so called 'compo culture' leading to the closure of many small businesses in Ireland? Andrea Gilligan was joined by a panel of experts to discuss. On the panel: Stuart Gilhooly, solicitor and former President of the Law Society Peter Boland, Director...
Should our local councillors be given more powers and responsibilities?
March 22, 2019 10:00 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBAhead of the Local and European Elections in May, Andrea Gilligan was joined by a panel of experts to look at the role of local Government in Ireland. She asked if councillors should be given more powers and responsibilities, and higher wages. On the panel: Dr. Eoin O'Malley, Director of the Masters in Public Policy in the School of Law and Government at DCU Grace Tallon, Labour Councillor for Dun Laoghaire Rathdown and co founder of '& Co.' Bobby O’Connell, Kerry Councillor and General Secr...
Video Game Addiction & Gaming Disorder
March 15, 2019 10:00 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MBAndrea Gilligan was joined in studio by Professor Colin O'Gara, Head of addiction services at St. John of God Hospital, and Mark Smyth, Clinical Psychologist & President Elect of the Psychological Society of Ireland. They were focusing on the activities young adults and discussing whether gaming is an actual addiction or just a time consuming hobby. Also joining Andrea was Cliona Curley, Programme Director of CyberSafeIreland. She has some helpful tips for parents who are worried about their ...
International Women's Day: Domestic Abuse and Femicide
March 08, 2019 10:00 - 52 minutes - 47.9 MBTo mark International Women's Day, Andrea Gilligan was joined in studio by a panel of experts to discuss femicide and how to deal with instances of domestic abuse. In studio was Gillian Dennehy Services Manager with Women’s Aid, barrister Katie Dawson and Lisa Marmion Services Development Manager at Safe Ireland. And remember if you have been affected by any of the issues raised in this programme you can contact the Women's Aid 24hr National Freephone Helpline on 1800 341 900.