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1,087 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsJoe Duffy talks to the Irish public about affairs of the day. Have you got a story to tell? If you’d like to talk to Joe on-air about an issue that concerns you then we want to hear from you. Email [email protected]. Listen live Monday to Friday at 1.45-3pm on RTÉ Radio 1.
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Covid-19
March 27, 2020 12:00 - 1 hourJoe talks to callers about how Covid-19 is impacting on their families' most precious moments; from deaths, to end of life care, and births.
Covid-19
March 25, 2020 12:00 - 1 hourJoe talks to callers concerned about leaflet drops advertising high interest loans; obstacles facing business owners during the Covid crisis; creche users and owners discuss ongoing payment of fees and Joe chats to a GP about managing public health.
Covid-19
March 24, 2020 12:00 - 1 hourCallers discuss stories relating to the ongoing Coronavirus crisis.
Covid-19
March 23, 2020 12:00 - 1 hourDonal has recovered from Coronavirus and Padraig's brother has been hospitalised with it. Donie and Sarah want to give advice to people who are visiting country areas during the outbreak. Padraig has a mobile dental facility but he cannot get insurance for his van. And listeners tell us about issues with getting the mortgage moratorium.
Covid-19 Q & A
March 20, 2020 12:00 - 1 hourJoe is joined in studio by Professor Martin Cormican, HSE Clinical Lead for Infection Control. He answers callers' questions about Covid-19.
Covid-19
March 18, 2020 12:00 - 1 hourAll the latest news on the Coronavirus including Dr Ciara Kelly who has the virus and author John Boyne who is running a short story competition. https://johnboyne.com/short-story-competition/
Domestic Abuse victim takes a stand
March 10, 2020 12:00 - 12 minutesAfter suffering vicious attacks at the hands of her ex husband, Muhammed Tajik, Susan Walmsley told Joe about the horrendous violence that was inflicted upon her. Womens Aid 24-freephone number 1800 341 900.
Assault
March 09, 2020 12:00 - 8 minutesChristopher was knocked off his scooter and attacked by a group of teenagers last night.
Disability
March 09, 2020 12:00 - 14 minutesRobert Joyce, who is disabled, has been told that he will lose part of his welfare payments if he goes on holiday abroad for more than 2 weeks.
Irish Stereotypes
March 06, 2020 12:00 - 32 minutesChristina Durack is outraged by St Patricks's Day T-Shirts on sale in Canada that say "Half Irish , Half Drunk" "Irish Today...Drunk Tomorrow."
Paintings
March 06, 2020 12:00 - 7 minutesWe're trying to track down paintings by Una Watters, who died suddenly in 1965. Una's family would like to exhibit her art but they haven't been able to locate all her work... Caller Valerie Halpin sat for the artist Una Waters back in 1947 when Valerie was seven years old.
Rescued Child from Train Tracks
March 06, 2020 12:00 - 6 minutesHero Dean Mc Donald who saved Sarah Murphy (2) from train track in Shankill Dart station two weeks ago shared his story.
Coronavirus and Nursing Homes
March 06, 2020 12:00 - 24 minutesDeirdre was turned away from her mother's nursing home earlier today due to the visiting restrictions imposed nationwide.
Scam
March 05, 2020 12:00 - 29 minutesDara was the victim of an elaborate scam which cost her €800.
Una Watters Paintings
March 05, 2020 12:00 - 21 minutesWe're trying to track down paintings by Una Watters, who died suddenly in 1965. Una's family would like to exhibit her art but they haven't been able to locate all her work.
William Coote Medals
March 05, 2020 12:00 - 19 minutesSeamus O'Kelly's grandfather mutinied while in the British Army. He had his service medals confiscated as a result. His family want the UK Ministry of Defence to return William Coote's medals to them.
Redress
March 03, 2020 12:00 - 31 minutesAbuse survivors Catherine, Maurice, Miriam & Richard respond of a new two-part RTÉ series called Redress: Has the State delivered for abuse survivors?
Good Samaritans
March 03, 2020 12:00 - 14 minutesKirsten Murphy told Damien about a terrifying incident that happened at Shankill Dart station two weeks ago when her two year old child fell through the gap and onto the train track. Kirsten praised the actions of a young man who jumped down to lift her daughter to safety.
Coronavirus
March 03, 2020 12:00 - 11 minutesDamien spoke to Deirdre whose daughter is a pupil in the school closed due to confirmed case of COVID-19 in the east of the country.
Royal Visit
March 03, 2020 12:00 - 11 minutesYouth & Community campaigner Ruairi Mc Kiernan argued that Ireland has more to offer the royals than a trip to the Guinness storehouse. Some listeners disagreed.
USA Immigration
March 02, 2020 12:00 - 19 minutesKelly Anne was denied entry to the US after homeland security discovered she's a recovering drug addict. She and her mum talk to Damien about their experience.
Uniform in Supermarket
March 02, 2020 12:00 - 11 minutesAndrew's daughter was asked to leave her local Lidl store because she was wearing her school uniform. He talks to Damien about the policy which the store says was introduced to prevent loitering.
Rent Freeze
February 25, 2020 12:00 - 18 minutesAnne Marie is a professional landlord with nearly 40 tenancies on her books. She tells Joe that she would be put out of business if the government brings in any type of rent freeze to tackle the housing crisis.
Puberty Blockers
February 24, 2020 12:00 - 13 minutesHelen is horrified that a number of Irish children attending the Gender Endocrinology Service at Crumlin are receiving puberty blockers. Children's Health Ireland at Crumlin accepts referrals from the Gender Identity Development Service (GIDS) at the Tavistock Clinic via the HSE Treatment Abroad Scheme.
Bus Stop
February 21, 2020 12:00 - 6 minutesCatriona McClean wants an extra stop added to a Lucan bus route in order to reach Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown.
Stroke
February 21, 2020 12:00 - 12 minutesBilly O'Donoghue was lucky to survive a stroke 5 years ago.
Theft
February 21, 2020 12:00 - 34 minutesSunita's car was broken into last night and all her belongings were stolen, including her wedding outfits.
Good Samaritan
February 20, 2020 12:00 - 8 minutesTony is looking for the man who helped him when he collapsed on the Dart last Thursday, February 13 as it was pulling into Sydney Parade Station. The man stayed with him for two hours while they waited for an ambulance. Please spread the word so that Tony can find, and thank, this Good Samaritan.
Medical Card issues
February 20, 2020 12:00 - 14 minutesKaren has two children with special needs, one of whom has a medical card however it has been up for renewal since October. She's now under pressure to pay mounting pharmacy bills that she cannot afford. John also got in touch to highlight the issues he's experiencing once again trying to get his card renewed
Management fees & RTB
February 20, 2020 12:00 - 34 minutesRuth hasn't increased the rent on the apartment she owns in Raheny in three years. However her circumstances have changed and she is keen for her tenants to take on the annual management fees of €1,850.
NCT
February 20, 2020 12:00 - 1 minuteEdel's insurance company has told her that unless she has written confirmation from the NCT that they cannot complete her test or issue a certificate as a result of the lift issue, they cannot insure her to drive.
Burglary
February 19, 2020 12:00 - 4 minutesAideen's house was broken into recently. It's the latest in a spate of burglaries in her area.
Sexual Abuse
February 19, 2020 12:00 - 17 minutesMargaret, who was sexually abused by a relative, was then verbally abused by the same relative during the court case.
Dancing
February 19, 2020 12:00 - 46 minutesKevin, who describes himself as a true believer in Jesus, doesn't think Fr Ray Kelly should be dancing on TV.
Burglary/Buying Tickets
February 18, 2020 12:00 - 12 minutesAudrey Coyle tells Joe about a recent burglary at her parents' home. Anne Carney warns theatre goers to check where they're buying their tickets online after she paid way above the odds on reselling site 'Viagogo'.
Homophobic Abuse
February 18, 2020 12:00 - 8 minutesTony Kelly tells Joe about homophobic abuse he's received in Dublin.
Citizenship
February 18, 2020 12:00 - 38 minutesCallers discuss the cost of applying for Irish citizenship. Sally thinks the €1000 price tag is too prohibitive, Michael says, "Put up or shut up".
Rape
February 18, 2020 12:00 - 11 minutesAfter a woman was verbally abused in court at the sentencing of the men who raped her, sexual abuse survivor Shaneda Daly tells Joe about her own case and what's needed to protect victims during the court process.
Election 2020
February 14, 2020 12:00 - 1 hourThe election is all everyone is talking about again on the programme today as discussions continue over the formation of the new Dáil.
Election
February 13, 2020 12:00 - 1 hourMore thoughts on the election result from Liveline listeners.