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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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Murder
May 29, 2019 12:00 - 23 minutesMaria's daughter Alicia was murdered in 2010. Alicia's killer is now up for parole.
Compensation Culture
May 29, 2019 12:00 - 46 minutesTo claim or not to claim? A number of listeners say they didn't claim for injuries they sustained. Others tell us why they claimed.
Partner Murdered
May 28, 2019 12:00 - 23 minutesSally Rodgers' partner Michael Gallagher was murdered in 2007 and she still doesn't know who did it or why he was killed.
Defence Forces
May 28, 2019 12:00 - 47 minutesAre there serious problems in the Defence Forces? Low pay and low morale are just two of the issues that have been highlighted by recently retired members.
The Victim of Crimes Families Part 3
May 24, 2019 12:00 - 7 minutesLiz Hannon's sister Noreen was murdered in Australia in 1983 and is still behind bars.
The Victim of Crimes Families Part 1
May 24, 2019 12:00 - 29 minutesMicheál Cunningham was horrified to find out that his daughter's killer Gordon Molloy, who stabbed her 28 times, would be out on day release in two week's time. Michael Kelly's partner Noreen was killed by her son when he should have been on remand.
The Victim of Crimes Families Part 2
May 24, 2019 12:00 - 16 minutesMelissa's mother was left with life-changing injuries following a vicious rape and prolonged assault by Anthony Cassidy.
The Victim of Crimes Families Part 4
May 24, 2019 12:00 - 15 minutesMicheál Cunningham, Michael Kelly, Melissa's and Liz as well as other listeners continue the conversation
Drug Use and Crime
May 23, 2019 12:00 - 1 hourAfter the killing of two young Dublin men in the space of 24 hours, Joe spoke to callers about the drug scene and drug feuds around the country. Photographer Padraig O'Reilly described the Darndale world that murdered friends Jordan Davis and Sean Little (pictured) grew up in.
Pawel Kalite and Marius Szwaijkos Murder
May 22, 2019 12:00 - 25 minutesGosia Szwajkos told Joe about the pain she felt when she found out her brother's murderer was out of jail on temporary release. David Curran got two life sentences for stabbing Pawel Kalite and Gosia's brother, Marius Szwaijkos to death with a screwdriver. He was let out on 12 May and nobody from the parole board told the families
12 Year Old Stopped From Boxing
May 22, 2019 12:00 - 33 minutesChloe Black is a 12 year old boxing champion. She was due to fight in the Irish finals at the National Stadium last Friday night, but the boxing authorities kicked her out at the last minute because she takes part in other martial arts.
Losing Pension Because of Companion
May 22, 2019 12:00 - 10 minutesMaria was widowed 20 years ago when her husband was only 40. She has found a companion in recent years, but this has come at a cost - an interrogation session by the social welfare, who are questioning whether Maria should be allowed to keep her survivor's pension
Letter from the Dead
May 21, 2019 12:00 - 32 minutesDonegal priest Fr Desmond Sweeney posted a letter to some voters in Ramelton saying that their ancestors had spoken to him from beyond the grave and were urging them to vote for a particular party in the upcoming election.
Bank Charges
May 21, 2019 12:00 - 7 minutesAfter spending years saving a substantial sum with Ulster Bank, Mary was really annoyed to discover that she was going to be charged €10 to withdraw her own money.
Forced to move due to drug dealers
May 21, 2019 12:00 - 16 minutesDanielle told Joe how she, and her young child, have had to move houses because of teenagers dealing drugs outside their front door. The final straw came when her son arrived into the house carrying a bag of hash he had found outside on the ground.
Sex Education
May 21, 2019 12:00 - 10 minutesProposed changes in the sex education curriculum for secondary schools are set to include information on same sex couples and other areas that listeners were keen to discuss on air.
Cannabis
May 20, 2019 12:00 - 46 minutesShould Cannabis be decriminalised and legalised in Ireland.? Listeners give their views.
David Curran Release
May 20, 2019 12:00 - 23 minutesDavid Curran was given a life sentence for the murder of two polish men, Pawel Kalite and Marius Szwajkos in 2008. The men's former employer Alan Kennedy is upset that Curran was out of prison on temporary release recently.
Insurance
May 16, 2019 12:00 - 10 minutesAnthony Brady was insured with Chill but has had his insurance rescinded for " non disclosure" over an accident in which he was 100% the innocent party.
Dog Breeding
May 16, 2019 12:00 - 3 minutesDorothy Byrne, an owner of dog kennels was threatened by a puppy farmer after putting a warning online.
Holiday
May 16, 2019 12:00 - 4 minutesAaron Power thought he had the holiday of a lifetime when he paid €548.42 but due to a miscalculation, TUI now want €2078!
Gardai
May 16, 2019 12:00 - 50 minutesKatherine's fiance is about to graduate from the Garda Training College in Templemore, but she is annoyed that he is not being given his preference to be located in the west of Ireland to be nearer home. In the past such requests were regularly granted.
Planning Permission
May 15, 2019 12:00 - 15 minutes"Patrick" is a Dub whose dreams of moving to Meath with his family have been shattered due to planning permission issues.
Sun Kiss Travel
May 15, 2019 12:00 - 13 minutesGraeme's pal was meant to board a plane today for a summer working in the sun but after paying a €600 deposit to a travel company she heard no more about the working holiday.
Dog Breeding
May 15, 2019 12:00 - 25 minutesFollowing on from yesterday's discussion about dog breeding, Petshop owner Adrian spoke to Joe about his family business and how they buy & rehome pups in addition to other animals. John and Bill shared their stories of buying pets via ads online and in newspapers where the story didn't exactly the way they planned.
Facebook Page Hacked
May 14, 2019 12:00 - 11 minutesWhen pictures of African elephants and exotic snakes started to appear on Andy Ring's Facebook page about Irish Heritage Towns, he realised he'd been hacked. He says the experience is affecting his business.
Puppy Farms
May 14, 2019 12:00 - 57 minutesGerard bought a dog this month but now thinks it may have been illegally bred on a puppy farm. Listeners give us their experience of pets that may have been mistreated on puppy farms.
Brain Injury
May 13, 2019 12:00 - 26 minutesMicheal told us about the catastrophic brain injuries he suffered after a biking accident and his road to recovery. Colm told us about his journey from a brain injury in hospital to participating in a degree course in Fine Art and Sculpture.
Looking for Family
May 13, 2019 12:00 - 21 minutesJohn told us his personal story of the questions he has over his past and his biological parents while Judy and Karl told us about their discovery that they were adopted and their search for answers about their biological parents.
Doris Day
May 13, 2019 12:00 - 12 minutesWe celebrated the life of Doris Day with a selection of her songs and comments.
RTA Aftercare
May 10, 2019 12:00 - 26 minutesMaeve was in a horrific accident a number of years ago where her car was hit by an oncoming car travelling at over 100 kph. She woke up five days later to learn that she had broken her legs, neck and back. Her physical injuries took years to heal but what really hurt was the Post Traumatic Stress.
Noise on Trains
May 10, 2019 12:00 - 42 minutesIarnród Éireann tweeted about a choir who spontaneously broke into song on a Dublin to Cork train. Jude got in touch to say how unimpressed she was by the Mornington Singers performance and indeed any performance, noise or disturbance on any train...ever. She wasn't alone although there plenty who love the idea.
Carer's Allowance
May 09, 2019 12:00 - 17 minutes65 year old Geraldine and her 70 year old husband are struggling to look after their autistic son.
J1
May 09, 2019 12:00 - 7 minutesMartina's son has to pay €800 to SAYIT for a J1 visa. But if he were to organise the trip himself it would only cost €500. Martina says college students are paying too much for the service.
Dog Rehomed without Permission
May 09, 2019 12:00 - 16 minutesKaren gave her dog to Deise Dog Sanctuary thinking the pet would be fostered and returned to her after she recovered from an operation. But she cannot get the dog back now because it's been re-homed. Pat from Deise Dog Sanctuary says they don't foster dogs and Karen knows this.
Reunited with Mother
May 09, 2019 12:00 - 22 minutes82 year old Eileen Macken tells us about her trip to Scotland to meet her 104 year old mother. Eileen was given up for adoption when she was a baby and has never seen her mother since then.