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Lifeline 24 – 02 – 2020 Andreas Savignano

George Mulcahy February 24, 2020

Lakshmy is joined by Andreas Savignano. Andreas describes Italian Cuisine as a regional one and how it is characterized by its simplicity and its reliance on the quality of the ingredients.

Lifeline 10 – 03 – 2020 Dr Caroline Muni, Akidwa

George Mulcahy February 10, 2020

Lakshmy is joined by Dr Caroline Muni of Akidwa. Dr. Muni will be explaining about the manifesto launched by Akidwa for a FGM free Ireland and requesting a better deal for women and girls affected by FGM.

Lifeline 03 – 02 – 2020 Fiona O’Malley, Communications Director – World Vision Ireland

George Mulcahy February 3, 2020

Lakshmy is joined by Fiona O’Malley, Communications Director of World Vision Ireland, a child focused international aid agency. Fiona explains the impact of the textile industry as a global polluter and how it’s rife with exploitation and it’s time to radically transform…

Lifeline 27 – 01 – 2020 Sean Coughlan, Executive Director – Human Dignity Foundation

George Mulcahy January 28, 2020

Lakshmy is joined by Sean Coughlan, Executive Director of Human Dignity Foundation, an organisation that helps children to live with dignity as well as protecting and promoting children’s rights. Sean talks about how the Internet can be a great benefit and a…

Lifeline 13 – 01 – 2020 Dr Mathew Jebb Director, National Botanic Gardens

George Mulcahy January 14, 2020

Lakshmy is joined by Dr Mathew Jebb. Dr. Jebb is a Botanist and Director of the National Botanic Gardens in Glasnevin. The theme of conversation will be his recent trip to Australia and how aboriginal people survived in its unique harsh landscape…

Lifeline 06 – 01 – 2020 Nora Gibbons

George Mulcahy January 7, 2020

Lakshmy is joined by Nora Gibbons. Nora is an expert and activist in domestic violence. The theme of conversation will be the hidden high incidents of domestic violence during festive times.

Lifeline 02 – 12 – 2019 Chris Craig

George Mulcahy December 3, 2019

Lakshmy is joined in the studio by Chris Craig who refers to himself as a social entrepreneur. He promotes an imaginative creative vision for an Integrated Greenway connecting the Dublin Bay Coastal Greenway with the Canal Greenway’s, all currently being planned and…

Lifeline 25 – 11 – 2019 Nora Gibbons.

George Mulcahy November 26, 2019

Lakshmy is joined by Nora Gibbons. Nora is a well known expert in social work with a vast experience in the voluntary and private sector dealing with sensitive issues. Nora is well known for her compassion and sensitivity. Nora is a former…

Lifeline 18 – 11 – 2019 Adalane

George Mulcahy November 19, 2019

Lakshmy is joined by Adalane who is a sex worker and representative of the organisation Sex Workers Alliance Ireland. Adalane talks about the impact of the 2017 Sexual offences Act on sex workers and how they face ever greater physical threats due…

Lifeline 11 – 11 – 2019 Mavis – Community Activist

George Mulcahy November 12, 2019

Lakshmy is joined by Mavis. Mavis describes herself as a mother, community activist, and a refugee. Mavis describes the the uncertainty. joys and pains that these roles hold for her.

Lifeline 04 – 11 – 2019 Breda Gahan, Senior Health & HIV and Aids Adviser, Concern Worldwide

George Mulcahy November 5, 2019

Lakshmy is joined by Breda Gahan, Senior Health & HIV and Aids Adviser for the charity Concern Worldwide. Breda talks about the importance of re thinking out side the box and particularly the inclusion of women’s voices in socioeconomic changes that are…

Lifeline 14 – 10 – 2019 Neil Moore

George Mulcahy October 15, 2019

Lakshmy is joined by Neil Moore. Neil is a mental health activist who promotes and advocates communication between mental health service users and the wider community. Neil talks about living with schizophrenia.