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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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Episodes
Alcohol
November 28, 2019 12:00 - 20 minutesSuzanne, a mother of three young teenagers, was annoyed to see an alcohol bracelet on sale in Penneys.
The Hidden Life of Phil Lynott
November 27, 2019 12:00 - 10 minutesCallers spoke about the life of Phil Lynott and aspects of his life including his battle with the use of drugs.
Dublin Farmer Tractor Protest Brings City Centre To Standstill
November 27, 2019 12:00 - 56 minutesA group of farmers protesting against low beef prices blocked Dublin City Centre from the early hours of this morning. Joe heard from farmers at the protest, patients who missed appointments because of it and commuters delayed.
Desecrated Grave
November 26, 2019 12:00 - 14 minutesGerard O'Connor is upset because vandals have desecrated the headstone over the graves of his two sons.
Printer Costs
November 26, 2019 12:00 - 16 minutesListeners give their opinion on the Oireachtas Printer that cost €1.3 million but hasn't yet been used.
Road Safety
November 26, 2019 12:00 - 16 minutesAnne got her first speeding fine after more than 50 years of driving. She's not happy. DJ Rick O'Shea had a near miss near Strokestown at the weekend when a motorist travelling in the opposite direction veered over to the other side of the road.
Commemorative Coin
November 26, 2019 12:00 - 10 minutesLiam wonders why there was no mention of Phil Lynott's drug taking during a commemoration ceremony for the singer today.
Implants
November 26, 2019 12:00 - 7 minutesBreege has been told that there's a chance her breast implants could cause her cancer.
Gutters
November 26, 2019 12:00 - 3 minutesJim paid €600 to have his gutters cleaned. The job should have been €50.
Train Overcrowding
November 25, 2019 12:00 - 11 minutesAoife was one of 6 leaders who brought 45 scouts to Dublin on the train from Thurles but despite calling and booking ahead of time, the children ended up squashed into carriages, on the floor and under tables.
Cost of Drinking
November 25, 2019 12:00 - 19 minutesMaeve got in touch after being charged €14 for a large glass of wine in a popular Dublin city centre bar. She was shocked that the one glass of wine cost more than her husband's meal and was only glad that she didn't opt for a second glass!
Grocery Delivery Costs
November 25, 2019 12:00 - 21 minutesThe new Buymie shopping service which delivers for Lidl was at the receiving end of Marie's anger when she discovered their delivery charges.
Boil Water Notice
November 25, 2019 12:00 - 5 minutesBrown Water in the Sink Poor Breda got up in the middle of the night for a drink of water and when she saw the colour of it the next morning, she knew why she had a stomach ache.
Begging at Door
November 25, 2019 12:00 - 6 minutesLouise was upset to open her front door recently to find two young children standing out in the cold and rain begging.
Calling Revenue
November 22, 2019 12:00 - 17 minutesMark's daughter had to contact Irish revenue about emergency tax but her calls were routed through a 3rd party, costing her €112.
Property
November 22, 2019 12:00 - 20 minutesNadine has been living in a log cabin in her mother's back garden but has to vacate it now due to planning issues.
Migrants
November 22, 2019 12:00 - 29 minutesTom is a trucker who gave up driving on the continent due to problems with migrants trying to hijack his truck.
Christmas RTE Guide Search
November 21, 2019 12:00 - 24 minutesSharon's 21 year old daughter, Tiffany, who is mildly autistic, collects the RTE Guide but is missing the 2016 Xmas edition.
Befrienders
November 21, 2019 12:00 - 4 minutesClaire tells us about the closure of Befrienders, a social group which has been great help to her.
Dispute with landlord
November 20, 2019 12:00 - 12 minutesTahir Raja Khan talked to Joe about an ongoing dispute with his landlord.
Mary talks Farming
November 19, 2019 12:00 - 25 minutesMary weighed in on the discussion over accidents involving cattle and deer before revealing that she almost single-handedly runs an huge farm in the midlands.
Black Friday Plague?
November 19, 2019 12:00 - 9 minutesColm rang the show to highlight his concerns about Black Friday which takes place on Friday November 29. While large companies can afford to offer discounts to customers he worries that the shopping initiative puts too much pressure on SME's to follow suit.
Cow Crash
November 19, 2019 12:00 - 26 minutesAnn was driving along a country road when a heifer jumped onto the road and she struck the animal, who went up onto the windscreen, over the roof and fell down behind the car and died shortly afterwards. Ann's father, Gerard told Joe how distraught she was over the accident and how she is now on the hook for the €19,000 car repair cost.
Bullying
November 18, 2019 12:00 - 28 minutesMore callers who had been victims of bullying over the years shared their stories.
Investment Firm says street traders should be banned from Dublin's Grafton Street
November 18, 2019 12:00 - 16 minutesShould street traders be banned from Dublin streets to avoid clutter in the Capitol? Joe hears from traders selling flowers in the Grafton Street area.
Guide Dog Owner Refused Hotel Stay
November 18, 2019 12:00 - 21 minutesKevin was very annoyed when a hotel cancelled his booking because his visually impaired girlfriend was bringing her guide dog.
Scouts Dishonour
November 15, 2019 12:00 - 29 minutesMore on former Probation Officer and Chief Scout Joe Lawlor who's been unmasked as a child abuser.
Scouting Dishonour
November 14, 2019 12:00 - 46 minutesFollowing on from last night's RTÉ Investigates, one of the probation officers, Patrick O'Dea, who made the initial complaint against former Chief Scout Joseph Lawlor spoke about his former colleague and that complaint.
Bullying among Teens
November 11, 2019 12:00 - 1 hourMore on bullying, including Mary Sheehan whose 14 year old daughter Kayleigh took her own life after being tormented by bullies.
Murder of Ana Kriegel & Bullying in Schools
November 06, 2019 12:00 - 1 hourThe murder of Ana Kriegel has put the spotlight on bullying in schools. Callers told Joe about their experience of being bullied and their children's experience of bullying.
Suicide/Mental Health
November 04, 2019 12:00 - 52 minutesThe ongoing issues with mental health services in Ireland, particularly for young people, were continued on Liveline today.
Gay Byrne
November 04, 2019 12:00 - 19 minutesIt was with incredible sadness that Joe informed the nation of the death of broadcaster Gay Byrne.
Mental Health
November 01, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour'Lucy' made a cry for help for her son 'Thomas' - he told her he is suicidal but no matter where she has turned to date, she cannot get the help her troubled teen needs.
Alan Shatter Tackles Scammers
October 31, 2019 12:00 - 29 minutesWhen a scam artist called the Shatter household, he got a lot more than he bargained for when the former Justice Minister turned the tables on them
Direct Provision Achill
October 31, 2019 12:00 - 41 minutesThe controversial plans are dividing opinions amongst callers - some fear whether the site is fit for purpose whereas others welcome the proposal.
Ventilator on Plane
October 30, 2019 12:00 - 13 minutesNoeleen Gannon, whose son uses a small ventilator, had booked business class tickets on Aer Lingus to travel to New York. She has been informed that, due to health and safety, he can only travel in economy.
Van Overturned
October 30, 2019 12:00 - 18 minutesNiall Scully came across a motor accident and stopped to help the driver.
Gardai
October 30, 2019 12:00 - 16 minutesMore callers remembered the killings of Garda Michael Reynolds and Garda Richard Fallon
Garda Plaque
October 29, 2019 12:00 - 54 minutesDr. Aidan Hampson feels that the plaque to murdered Garda Michael Reynolds should be on public display in Clontarf Garda Station. Dr Finian Fallon, son of murdered Garda Richard Fallon, would love to see a plaque in his father's memory.
Surrogacy
October 29, 2019 12:00 - 10 minutesLouise Hanlon is desperately trying to get pregnant but, after many failed IVF cycles, needs the surrogacy laws changed in Ireland to fulfill her dream.
Funny Friday in Co. Waterford
October 25, 2019 12:00 - 1 hourLive from Faithlegg House Hotel in Co. Waterford
Violent Crime
October 24, 2019 12:00 - 1 hourAfter the disturbing video of tourists being robbed at gunpoint in Dublin, callers have been in touch to share their personal experiences of robbery, assault and anti-social behaviour - experiences they'd rather forget but can't.
Bodies Found in Truck
October 23, 2019 12:00 - 12 minutesThe news of 39 deaths in the back of a refrigerated truck in England has sent shock waves through the transport industry. Cyril McGuinness is a haulier with many years experience in the business.
Criminal Behaviour
October 23, 2019 12:00 - 56 minutesFollowing on from yesterday's video of tourists being held at gunpoint in broad daylight in Dublin, we heard further stories of anti social behaviour and personal experiences of robbery.
Graves
October 22, 2019 12:00 - 5 minutesPaddy Farrelly was very surprised to see that an entire covering of decorative stones had been taken from his mother-in-law's grave.
Immigration Queues
October 22, 2019 12:00 - 5 minutesDaniel went to renew his work visa in Cork this morning and was in a queue from 5am at the GNIB office.
Held at Gunpoint
October 22, 2019 12:00 - 50 minutesAt tea time yesterday, Mohammed heard screams on the street and was horrified to see a group of tourists being held up at gunpoint. See the video here: https://twitter.com/RTERadio1/status/1186614808499703810?s=20
Stolen Tools
October 22, 2019 12:00 - 7 minutesTommy Maher came back from Australia and posted some of his work tools home. The arrived in Portlaoise but have since disappeared.e.