Liveline
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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Liveline 24th March 2021
March 24, 2021 12:00 - 1 hourJennifer and Adam spoke about their son Lewis who is four years old and needs a hip operation. He is in desperate pain and yet has been waiting for two years.We then spoke to Paddy told Joe about the night he saw aliens in a field back in 1959. Other alien spotters joined the conversation
Liveline 23rd March 2021
March 23, 2021 12:00 - 1 hourElizabeth Shorten, a sister in law of killer Frank McCann says he should never be released from prison. Patrick, whose blind, tells us about the abuse he gets while out and about. Elizabeth says her friend was charged €10 to use a toilet in Dublin. Brush Shiels pays tribute to musician Noel Bridgeman who has died.
Liveline 22nd March 2021
March 22, 2021 12:00 - 1 hourMarian Leonard would like former swimming coach and convicted murderer Frank McCann to stay in prison for "the rest of his natural life". Frank McCann murdered Marian's sister Esther and her baby Jessica in 1992. She tells Joe about her submissions to the parole board. Frank McCann's brother Bernard agrees with Marian.
Liveline 19th March 2021
March 19, 2021 12:00 - 1 hourAnnette McKay & Anna Corrigan spoke about the statements which have been erected at the site of the Tuam Mother and Baby home. Personal trainer Andrew told that one of his clients saw a man masturbating in a park while she was working out. Eimear Doyle Guzman shared her incredible love story.
Liveline 19th March 2021
March 19, 2021 12:00 - 1 hourAnnette McKay & Anna Corrigan spoke about the statements which have been erected at the site of the Tuam Mother and Baby home. Personal trainer Andrew told that one of his clients saw a man masturbating in a park while she was working out. Eimear Doyle Guzman shared her incredible love story.
Liveline 18th March 2021
March 18, 2021 12:00 - 1 hourAhead of the European Medicine Agency's verdict on whether the AstraZeneca vaccine is safe to continue to use following blood clot concerns, callers discuss the decision to pause its roll out in Ireland. With Professor Paul Horan, Dr Greg Kelly, Bernard, Robert, Catherine, Ana, Colm, Moira, Carmen, John Wall, Della, John Vaughan and John Whelan
Liveline 16th March 2021
March 16, 2021 12:00 - 57 minutesJoe chats with Ryan Hennessy and Jimmy Rainsford from Picture This about playing The Late Late Show with James Corden and continuing to create music during the pandemic. And fans Amanda, Niamh, Sarah, Tom, Peter, Laura, Margaret, Jane, Marie, Olwyn and Declan call in to express their support for the band.
Liveline 15th March 2021
March 15, 2021 12:00 - 1 hourJoe talked to Mary who had to go into Dublin City Centre for medical supplies and was caught short Marie says her daughter has suffered adverse effects from the AZ vaccine. Professor Sam McConkey came on to say that precautions will always be taken in a roll-out.
Liveline 11th March 2021
March 11, 2021 12:00 - 1 hourMary spoke about the lasting effects of a random attack.Sinead O'Leary was almost killed in an attack during which her friend Nichola Sweeney was murdered. 'Catherine' was harassed by convicted sex offender Anthony Goodman in Dublin 20 years ago. 'Rachel' shared her experience about being raped after meeting a man online.
Liveline 10th March 2021
March 10, 2021 12:00 - 1 hourJoe spoke to Niamh who has a 12 year old daughter called Sarah who has been diagnosed as on the autistic spectrum. Sarah has violent episodes which terrify the family. Andrew spoke about his memories of Joseph Marmion, the priest who sexually abused and bullied boys in Belvedere, Clongowes and Crescent College in Limerick.
Liveline 9th March 2021
March 09, 2021 12:00 - 1 hourCallers give their take on last night's Oprah interview with Harry and Megan.
Liveline 8th March 2021
March 08, 2021 12:00 - 1 hourMore people contacted Liveline over the weekend sharing their experiences of abuse by Joseph Marmion. Former hurler Seamus Troy is recounts being horrifically attacked in an unprovoked assault in Cork. Gerry Keenan is appealing for help in the search for his sister Imelda who went missing 27 years ago in Waterford city.
Liveline 5th March 2021
March 05, 2021 12:00 - 1 hourMore survivors of paedophile Jesuit priest Joseph Marmion tell their stories. Anyone affected by the issues discussed in the programme can contact One in Four ((01) 662 4070). The Dublin Rape Crisis Centre can be contacted on 1800 77 8888. The Jesuit Safeguarding Office can be found at [email protected].
Fr. Joseph Marmion
March 04, 2021 12:00 - 1 hourOn today's Liveline, we spoke to Luke about his experiences at Belvedere College and being sexually abused by Fr. Joseph Marmion. We heard from Tom Doorley and Mark Harrold who spoke of their time there and not of the sexual abuse but of the bullying and violence meted out by Marmion. Barry talked about another teacher who nicknamed him 'Princess.’
Liveline 3rd March 2021
March 03, 2021 12:00 - 1 hourFrank talked to Joe about his aunt who is still waiting on the vaccine.Alexis Marmion is a brother of Fr. Joseph Marmion who died in 1998. He hopes people don't confuse the two priests. Marie Butler says she is a broken women following the theft last night corgi pups.Sandra Higgins Director of Go Vegan World defended her recent Billboard Campaign
Liveline 2nd March 2021
March 02, 2021 12:00 - 1 hourThe fallout from the photo of Gordan Elliott sitting on a dead horse continues. Callers to Liveline discuss this and the wider issue of animal welfare.
Liveline 1st March 2021
March 01, 2021 12:00 - 1 hourSam spoke about having to deal with an increasing amount of customers not wearing a mask. We also spoke to Sheila who said that Gordon Elliot was being unfairly treated and others, including Tracy Piggot, who took different views on the photograph of the trainer
Liveline 26th Feb 2021
February 26, 2021 12:00 - 1 hourMore on the struck-off former solicitors from Cork. Callers tell Joe about the problems they've been having with online learning company Shaw Academy. Séin McKay tells Joe about "obscene" ads he's seen promoting veganism. Retired nurse Elizabeth Connolly talks about not being able to administer vaccines because she's over 70
Liveline 25th Feb 2021
February 25, 2021 12:00 - 1 hourCallers express their concern over the cancellation of scheduled Covid 19 vaccinations. Former Governor of Mountjoy John Lonergan and Alice Leahy, campaigner for the homeless, discuss the case of former solicitors Keith Flynn and Lyndsey Clarke. Tom Maloney tells Joe about the loss of two sons.
Liveline 24th Feb 2021
February 24, 2021 12:00 - 1 hourKatie Hannon spoke to Suzanne who had lost her beloved brother in a hit and run. We also heard from Olivia and Gloria who also lost brothers. Freda told Katie about how she had saved the life of a baby Paul wanted to thank a knight in a white van who stopped to help. Emer needs rehab in a swimming pool and hasn't been able to avail of water therapy
Liveline 23rd Feb 2021
February 23, 2021 12:00 - 1 hourCallers react to the sentencing Lyndsey Clarke and Keith Flynn for their "elaborately thought out" fraud. Ann Grainger has been in a nursing home for nearly a year. She tells Joe what it was like when her daughter Priscilla brought her dogs in to see her on Sunday. More Elvis fans tell Joe about their memorabilia collections.
Liveline 22nd Feb 2021
February 22, 2021 12:00 - 1 hourFormerly of the Miss Ireland organisation, Patrick McLoughney tells Joe why he resigned as 'Director of Miss Limerick and Miss Clare'. Also, Miss Ukraine 2018 explains why she was stripped of her title in 2018. Should the Saturday evening movie on RTÉ One be interrupted by the lotto draw?
Liveline 19th Feb 2021
February 19, 2021 12:00 - 1 hourThe lockdown is causing problems for people around the country as Pascal called Joe about the parking tickets he has accrued now he has changed his cafe business to delivery. John spoke about his beautiful sister Many who died on Valentine's Day, Jakki, Miss Ireland 1976, called to say that she thinks the rules are outdated.
Liveline 18th Feb 2021
February 18, 2021 12:00 - 1 hourFormer winners and contestants of the Miss Ireland competition criticise the rules and call for them to be changed. Megan Sims is an Onlyfans content creator. She responds to a letter from another Liveline listener who has serious concerns about their daughter's activities on the platform.
Liveline 17th Feb 2021
February 17, 2021 12:00 - 1 hourA contestant in the Miss Ireland pageant withdraws from the competition over a rule which states participants are not allowed to be mothers. Twink shares on views on this and Level 5 restrictions. Callers reminisce on the showband era and The Indians, and Dr JP Dunbar shares his spider expertise.
Liveline 16th Feb 2021
February 16, 2021 12:00 - 1 hourJohn is a driving tester and said that driving tests should be cancelled at last minute due to the cold weather. Niall rang from quarantine in Thailand, and James who is Ireland spoke about the voluntary quarantine he went through.
LIveline 15th Feb 2021
February 15, 2021 12:00 - 1 hourGPs talk to Joe about the Covid-19 vaccination rollout. Callers describe being bitten by false widow spiders. Recently bereaved Carrie Haskins and NHS doctor Rachel Clarke give their first-hand experiences of the pandemic. Listeners mark the 50th anniversary of decimalisation.
ACCESS TO COVID VACCINES AND THE IMPACT OF THE DISEASE
February 12, 2021 12:00 - 1 hourFollowing on from yesterday's show and the revelation that not all GPs are willing to administer the covid vaccine, we hear from GPs who stand ready to give the vaccine once it is delivered. Also, callers express concern about the swiftness of the rollout.
ACCESS TO COVID VACCINES AND THE IMPACT OF THE DISEASE
February 11, 2021 12:00 - 1 hourLiveline has learned of a GP who is refusing to refer patients for Covid tests and will not administer Covid vaccines. Maureen Lawler tells Joe how its affecting some of Dr Gerard Waters' patients. Fiona Harrison tells Joe about her mother Dolores who died after contracting Covid-19. Callers tell Joe about their wait for the Covid-19 vaccines.
LONG COVID AND THE VACCINE ROLLOUT
February 10, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour"Comparing the flu and Covid is like comparing a house cat with tiger" - callers describe what life is like after contracting Covid-19. Other callers, including 102-year-old Beryl Booth, want to know when they'll be contacted about getting their Covid-19 vaccine.
Long Covid
February 09, 2021 12:00 - 1 hourCallers tell Joe about suffering the debilitating effects of Long Covid.
WAR OF THE ROSES
February 08, 2021 12:00 - 1 hourA rose by any other name would smell as sweet, or would it? Florists' businesses have been severely affected under Level 5 restrictions. They're up in arms about supermarkets being allowed to sell flowers at remarkably low prices.
Brexit woes
February 05, 2021 12:00 - 16 minutesJim Hoare's car parts are being held up at the port because of an unauthorised consignment of walnuts in the container.
Mother and Baby Homes Commission
February 05, 2021 12:00 - 13 minutesPatrick Anderson-McQuoid reacts to the news that Justice Yvonne Murphy has turned down an initial invitation to address an Oireachtas Committee.
Huge trees
February 05, 2021 12:00 - 14 minutesKarl's house is in complete darkness because of 40ft trees in the gardens behind him.
Sheep kill
February 05, 2021 12:00 - 4 minutesDonal Gilroy tells Joe about witnessing the scene of where a sheep was killed by a dog.
Amarach survey
February 05, 2021 12:00 - 14 minutesMary Maher was shocked when she was asked unusual questions about abortion during, what she believed to be, an Amarach survey about Christmas shopping and online fraud.
Travel During Covid
February 04, 2021 12:00 - 1 hourLiveline callers react to Frank & Una’s decision to travel to the Canary Islands despite the government restrictions on travel.
More than 1,500 people have died due to Covid 19 in nursing homes
February 03, 2021 12:00 - 1 hourSadly, more than 1,500 people have died due to Covid 19 in nursing homes. Callers who lost family members talk to Joe.
RYANAIR REFUNDS
February 02, 2021 12:00 - 29 minutesMore callers tell Joe about their experiences trying to secure refunds from Ryanair.
VACCINATION ROLL OUT
February 02, 2021 12:00 - 16 minutesFamily members of firefighters ask why their loved ones haven't been vaccinated yet despite working on the frontline every day.
COVID OUTBREAKS IN NURSING HOMES
February 02, 2021 12:00 - 25 minutesCallers to Liveline react to the news that 369 deaths associated with Covid-19 in January occurred in nursing homes.
Ryanair Refunds
February 01, 2021 12:00 - 1 hourLiveline callers react to Michael O’Leary’s statement on Morning Ireland today that everyone who has requested a refund from Ryanair has received it.
FEAR OF INJECTIONS
January 29, 2021 12:00 - 26 minutesEdward Downey wants RTE to stop showing people getting vaccinated on the news. He and other callers describe their fear of needles.
PRIZE BOND ANOMALY
January 29, 2021 12:00 - 40 minutesJim Cloughley, through his own detective work, has discovered that the total prize fund for Prize Bonds has been reduced by €6 million and NOT €1 million recently publicised in the media.
Life Loans
January 28, 2021 12:00 - 1 hourLiveline callers talk to Joe Duffy about Life Loans, a product sold by Bank of Ireland until 2010. Customers borrowed a percentage of the value of their home, with the loan repaid after they died or the house was sold. But the compound interest is mounting.
Covid 19 One Year On
January 27, 2021 12:00 - 8 minutesJohn called from Beijing. Joe last spoke to him this day last year when he warned of this virus which had effectively shut-down China. He told us about life in Beijing today and how China is still managing Covid-19.
Life Loans
January 27, 2021 12:00 - 1 hourJoe spoke to Anne who took out a Life Loan with bank of Ireland, 15 years ago, which released 80,000 euro equity on her home. She is now 80 and owes 250,000 euro.