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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
CAO 2020 First Round Offers
September 11, 2020 12:00 - 1 hourStudents, parents and teachers give their reaction to the first round CAO offers
Maternity Experiences During The Pandemic
September 10, 2020 12:00 - 1 hourJoe speaks to women who have suffered miscarriages alone in Ireland's maternity hospitals without their partners by their sides. Kodaline's Vinny May who is expecting his baby boy in two weeks time shared his worries and fears about the forthcoming birth of his son.
Mask Excemptions
September 09, 2020 12:00 - 6 minutesDr Amy Morgan tells Joe GPs are being inundated with requests for mask exemptions
Carer's allowance
September 09, 2020 12:00 - 7 minutesBreda who lost her carer's allowance says it should not be means tested.
Crime and punishment
September 09, 2020 12:00 - 23 minutesJoe speaks to Thomas who can't escape his past
Journeying through the health system alone due to Covid 19 restrictions and other related stories
September 09, 2020 12:00 - 20 minutesUna, Estelle and Samantha share their heartbreaking stories of loss.
Covid Hairloss
September 09, 2020 12:00 - 8 minutesElizabeth has come through Covid 19 but the stress caused hair loss.
No Cash here "BECAUSE OF COVID"
September 08, 2020 12:00 - 8 minutesJenny Brennan was very annoyed today when she could pay for her items with cash today . There were no signs before she ordered her food and no signs on the doo
Birthing alone during Covid
September 08, 2020 12:00 - 37 minutesSarah talked to Joe about the prospect of giving birth to her first child without her partner by her side.
Antisocial behavior
September 08, 2020 12:00 - 7 minutesEduardo Rider works as a rider for Deliveroo and is terrified to go back to work because of teenage gangs. Over the last year the gang has shot fireworks at him as well as eggs, water bottles and umbrellas.r
Kerry Way Ultra Winner
September 08, 2020 12:00 - 12 minutesJoe talks to Gavin Byrne winner of the Kerry Way Ultra
Daylight Robbery
September 08, 2020 12:00 - 4 minutesGerard Mc Gibney told Joe about a robbery at his niece Debbie’s house yesterday afternoon. Debbie is expecting her first child, the intruders stole the baby’s pram, cot and even the maternity bag that was packed for the hospital.
LEAVING CERT 2020
September 07, 2020 12:00 - 41 minutesAs the class of 2020 receive their Leaving Certificate results, Joe talks to school principal Eddie Gaughran who says up to 20 percent of his students have been unfairly downgraded.
INTIMIDATING GARDENERS
September 07, 2020 12:00 - 6 minutesEamon's mum was quoted €100 for work on her garden which, within the space of minutes, went up to €250 and then over €400. Feeling intimidated, she contacted the Gardai. Eamon tells Joe what happened.
WORKING CONDITIONS IN THE GIG ECONOMY
September 07, 2020 12:00 - 21 minutesRodrigo Guido works as a Deliveroo delivery rider. He tells Joe how difficult day-to-day living can be, delivering food to the people of Dublin city.
Covid Loneliness
September 04, 2020 12:00 - 26 minutesBernard, Pat and Noel speak about the loneliness people are feeling as a result of the various covid restrictions.
New Rules for Pubs
September 04, 2020 12:00 - 1 hourPublicans and restaurateurs give their reaction to the measures that require them to retain records of all food orders for 28 days.
Masks in Dublin
September 03, 2020 12:00 - 40 minutesGerard confronted two people who were refusing to wear masks in his local sandwich shop, but an off-duty Garda asked HIM to leave the store.
Love in the time of Covid
September 03, 2020 12:00 - 10 minutesMiriam Owens talks about how she kept her relationship going during lockdown. She and her partner Eddie lived separately in the same house for 16 weeks and were recently reunited.
Getting Back Home After Funeral
September 03, 2020 12:00 - 18 minutesTony and Bernadette travelled from their home in Australia to say goodbye to their daughter Edel who passed away from breast cancer, aged 39, in July. But now, because of worldwide Covid restrictions, they can't get back.
Government Leaflet
September 02, 2020 12:00 - 1 hourA Government leaflet which encourages people to go online for their sexual activity has stirred our listeners to outrage.
No Services
September 01, 2020 12:00 - 10 minutesBrendan is worried about his son who has special needs and his day service has been suspended
Online Scams
September 01, 2020 12:00 - 42 minutesSince the Covid 19 pandemic more people are making their purchases on line. Callers tell Katie about various scams.
Summer without GAA
September 01, 2020 12:00 - 12 minutesSummer without GAA, Sheila and Eamon miss attending the matches
Irish Americans
August 31, 2020 12:00 - 1 hourListeners react to Mary Devlin who lives in New Jersey and tells us what she thinks it is to be Irish American.
The Bishop and Golfgate
August 28, 2020 12:00 - 1 hourListeners react to Bishop Emeritus Dr. Willie Walsh who says on Liveline that what happened in Clifden was wrong but he worries about the scale of anger and demand for heavy punishment and that forgiveness is important.
Covid Wedding Woes
August 27, 2020 12:00 - 1 hourWedding woes: callers to Liveline discuss the new Failte Ireland guidelines for weddings during the pandemic. Ashley and Michelle are considering calling off their big days because of the 11.30pm curfew being imposed on guests.
Schools Return Concerns
August 26, 2020 12:00 - 15 minutesThis week sees teachers and students return to school. A concerned teacher and parents speak to Katie.
Golf Gate Continues
August 26, 2020 12:00 - 42 minutesAs Commissioner Hogan fights to keep his job, callers give their views on the various explanations he detailed in an interview yesterday to RTÉ.
Covid GP Charges
August 26, 2020 12:00 - 8 minutesCallers to Liveline tell Katie they have been charged for Covid consultations by their GP, despite the service being free.
Retired Judge Michael Pattwell on Golf Gate
August 25, 2020 12:00 - 13 minutesRetired judge Michael Pattwell has his say on the golf outing in Galway and whether a Supreme Court justice should have been in attendance.
Golf Gate Contines
August 25, 2020 12:00 - 32 minutesMore listeners have their say on the golf outing in Galway last week that appears to have broken Covid guidelines.
Concerns Over Schools Re Opening
August 25, 2020 12:00 - 23 minutesSinead White is a Primary school Principal in the Midlands. She says her school is not prepared for the re-opening.
Outrage at Oireachtas Society Event
August 24, 2020 12:00 - 1 hourCormac told Katie that he was in the Clifden hotel at the same time the Oireachtas Golf Society Event took place. Orla is very angry about the golf gate fiasco after losing her beloved father John Mc Gillicudy last week. John lost both his father and mother due to Covid within 9 weeks of each other. David lost his mother during the pandemic.
Oireachtas Golf Society event in Cllifden
August 21, 2020 12:00 - 1 hourLoved ones dying alone, restricted funerals, cancelled weddings and a myriad of postponed events - callers give their reaction to the Oireachtas Golf Society event in Cllifden this week.
Reactions to the Ministers Comments
August 20, 2020 12:00 - 1 hourKatie talks to listeners who react to Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly’s comments about Covid-19, risk, sports and...trampolines.
Not Wearing Face Coverings
August 19, 2020 12:00 - 7 minutesMary Whelan has confronted strangers over not wearing face coverings.
GAA and Covid Restrictions
August 19, 2020 12:00 - 33 minutesAdrian McMyler thinks the GAA have played their part during the Covid crisis and are now being unfairly treated with the latest restrictions.
Covid Restrictions On Dance Schools
August 19, 2020 12:00 - 21 minutesNicola Purcell is upset that the new Covid restrictions mean her Dance School will now not be viable.
ATM Good Smarathan
August 19, 2020 12:00 - 5 minutesCatriona was withdrawing €300 from an ATM but walked away without taking the cash. A passerby insisted on giving her €100. She wants to return the cash as the €300 she was withdrawing was automatically sucked back into the machine.
Latest Covid Restrictions
August 18, 2020 12:00 - 1 hourIn advance of the National Public Health Emergency Team's latest recommendations to stall the resurgence of Covid-19 Liveline callers voice their concerns.
Covid 19 and Education
August 17, 2020 12:00 - 1 hourWith students set to return to school and 3rd level, parents and students tell Katie of their anxiety returning in the midst of Covid 19.
Stolen Bikes
August 17, 2020 12:00 - 3 minutesPaul McQuaid owner of Rivercycles says he will have to cease offering to fix bicycles for frontline staff due to break in at his premises.
Covid 19 testing
August 17, 2020 12:00 - 13 minutesA frontline nurse speaks of her disappointment having to wait for her Covid test results and a parent who got two of her children tested only got results for one child back.
Alopecia Poisoning
August 14, 2020 12:00 - 35 minutesChristine and her daughter lost their hair after being poisoned as part of a vendetta between two families.
Stolen Identity & Scams
August 14, 2020 12:00 - 29 minutesMore on the non-existent Morkan lodge hotel in Seville Place, Dublin. And we speak to Derek Morkan, an innocent victim, whose identity has been stolen.
Boycie the Missing Parrot
August 13, 2020 12:00 - 4 minutesMargaret’s pet parrot Boycie has gone missing in Virginia, Cavan and she would love listeners help to find him.
Free parking for Healthcare workers
August 13, 2020 12:00 - 10 minutesSarah is a nurse in Dublin and is disappointed to learn that Dublin City Council will be discontinuing free parking for healthcare workers near hospitals.
Fake hotel?
August 13, 2020 12:00 - 20 minutesJoe spoke to Anne and Maria about their suspicions over a hotel in Dublin
Missing Parish Pump
August 13, 2020 12:00 - 11 minutesFiona in the parish of Moylagh, Old Castle County Meath tells Joe about their beautiful water pump which has gone missing.