Liveline
RTE Ireland
Discussion and debate with the Irish public about affairs of the day. Have you got a story to tell? If you’d like to talk on-air about an issue that concerns you then we want to hear from you. Email liveline@rte.ie. Listen live Monday to Friday at 1.45-3pm on RTÉ Radio 1.
Location:
Dublin, Ireland
Networks:
RTE Ireland
Description:
Discussion and debate with the Irish public about affairs of the day. Have you got a story to tell? If you’d like to talk on-air about an issue that concerns you then we want to hear from you. Email liveline@rte.ie. Listen live Monday to Friday at 1.45-3pm on RTÉ Radio 1.
Twitter:
@talktojoe1850
Language:
English
Contact:
1850 715 815
Website:
http://www.rte.ie/
Email:
joe@rte.ie
Episodes
Zara ads banned - Back to school costs - Dog allergies - Trucks on motorways - Caring for an adult child
8/6/2025
Two Zara ads have been banned in the UK for featuring models that appeared 'unhealthily thin.' Many parents are worried about back to school costs. Anne's dog Penny is allergic to grass. Paddy and Tom outline the frustrating behaviour they've seen while driving on motorways. Enda tells us about his son Hugh.
Duration:01:13:56
Drug Addiction - Motorway driving - Childcare costs - Caring for adult children - Rescued seagull
8/5/2025
Antoinette shares her story of how she fell into drug addiction. Many listeners are frustrated with how people drive on motorways. Ollie explains why the cost of the childcare he provides is going up. More listeners are worried what will happen their adult children when they pass away. Marie rescued a seagull who is now in her bathroom.
Duration:01:09:40
Problems with Apprenticeship programs - Treatment for nut allergies - Caring for those with intellectual disabilites - A day trip in Dublin
8/1/2025
Listeners get in touch about the problems they have encountered with the Apprenticeship programs, what treatments are available for children with nut allergies Una describes life as a parent of a grown adult with intellectual disabilities A listener described their wonderful day up in Dublin
Duration:01:06:26
Caring for adult children - Anti-social behaviour in Dublin City
7/31/2025
Listeners share their experiences of caring for their adult children with disabilities. Geraldine explains what she witnessed on a recent trip to Dublin city centre.
Duration:01:05:44
Daughter with intellectual disabilities - Cow sculpture vandalised - Motorbike accident - Back garden cabins
7/30/2025
Tony is worried what will happen to his daughter Aoife when he and his wife pass away. The ‘Bó Bainne’ cow sculpture at the Moorepark Roundabout in Fermoy has been vandalised. Mary explains what happened when her son Anthony was involved in a motorbike accident. Listeners react to Government plans in relation to back garden cabins.
Duration:01:04:10
EU-US Trade Deal - Obama freedom of Dublin City - HHC drug banned
7/29/2025
Reaction to the EU-US Trade Deal that will see the introduction of tariffs. Former US president Barack Obama and his wife have been invited to accept their Freedom of the City of Dublin. It has been announced that synthetic cannabinoid HHC or Hexahydrocannabinol has been classified as an illegal drug.
Duration:01:10:03
Missing son - Having an accident abroad - Decision Support Service - Sea rescue
7/28/2025
Pauline tells us about her son who has been missing since January. Ruth explains what happened when she injured her ankle while in America. James explains his frustrations with the Decision Support Service (DSS). Avid surfer Caoimhe rescued someone who got into distress while swimming in the sea.
Duration:01:08:34
Supporting England - Paperwork frustrations - Racism - All-Ireland football final
7/25/2025
Is it ok for Irish people to support the England national team in the Women's European Championship final this weekend?Following on from Anne's story yesterday Mary explains what happened when her dad Passed away. More listeners share their experiences of racism. We build up to this weekend's All-Ireland Senior Football Championship final.
Duration:01:08:16
AIB frustration - Lost pigeon - Seagulls - Warmer Homes Scheme
7/24/2025
Anne explains why she is frustrated with AIB. Colette works in Woddies in Glasnevin and they've recently spotted a visitor. Gerry is being driven crazy by seagulls in Balbriggan. Siobhan is trying to avail of the Warmer Homes Scheme for her sister.
Duration:01:09:01
Gaza - a good samaritan story - Indian community in Ireland
7/23/2025
Buchra on the ongoing situation in Gaza as people continue to try cope without aid. Roisin explains how a passing jogger helped her and her children when they got into difficulty in a river in Kilkenny. Listeners share their stories and give reaction following an alleged assault on an Indian man.
Duration:01:09:52
Tallaght attack - Alcohol labelling - Marble Arch Caves flooding
7/22/2025
Jennifer explains what she witnessed last weekend. Cathal and Liam's opinons differ on health labelling on alcohol products. Kim and her husband encountered flash flooding on their recent trip to the Marble Arch Caves in Co. Fermanagh.
Duration:01:15:47
Farm safety - Cork homecoming - Hauliers awaiting driving tests - Tinnitus
7/21/2025
Listeners share their stories of farm accidents. Reaction following the decision that there will be no homecoming event in Cork following their All-Ireland hurling final yesterday. The Irish Road Haulage Association has accused the Road Safety Authority of 'massaging' driver testing figures. Brian shares his experience of living with tinnitus.
Duration:00:57:58
Tinnitus - Should the voting age be lowered? - All-Ireland final build up
7/18/2025
Listeners share their experiences of dealing with tinnitus. Some feel the voting age should be lowered to 16 while others strongly disagree. Listeners are excited for the All-Ireland Senior hurling Championship final between Cork and Tipperary this weekend.
Duration:01:09:19
Back to school costs - Rosslare rescue - Public toilets - Hobbies at a later age
7/17/2025
Further reaction to the €1450 back to school cost being reported. Three young fishermen helped to rescue swimmers who had gotten into distress in Rosslare Harbour. Many people feel the standard of public toilets in Ireland could be better. Milda and Brian tell us about the hobbies they took up a little later in life.
Duration:01:12:40
Car damage - Back to school costs - Restricted dogs in apartment
7/16/2025
Listeners are frustrated at people damaging cars in car parks and not leaving their details. Marie wonders if the €1450 back to school cost being reported is exaggerated. Emma has to find a new home for her staffordshire bull terrier.
Duration:01:02:54
Snake rescue - Trump's tariffs - Cost of living - Holiday pickpocketing - Ben Healy
7/15/2025
Alison saved Roxy's snake in Cork last week. Business owners are nervous about the possible introduction of 30% tariffs next month. Declan has noticed a rise in supermarket prices. Mary Frances was pickpocketed while on holidays. Ben Healy is the first Irishman to wear the yellow jersey at the Tour de France since Stephen Roche.
Duration:01:10:40
Consideration for Cleaners - Tariff Threats - Train etiquette
7/14/2025
Listeners are shocked about how little consideration people have for those who clean up after us. Irish businesses are worried about Donald Trump's 30% tarrif threat. Would you ask someone to move out of your seat on the train?
Duration:01:10:29
Live Aid - Songs to psych you up - Viral TikTok - Banana ice cream
7/11/2025
Yesterday marked 40 years since Live Aid. Listeners share their go to songs that pump them up. Rachel's TikTok of how she got a better view for a picture in Cobh has gone viral. Martin is upset he can't find banana ice cream anywhere anymore.
Duration:01:09:36
Corporal punishment
7/10/2025
Listeners give their reaction to corporal punishment not being included in the Commission of Investigation into allegations of historical sexual abuse in schools across the country.
Duration:01:10:22
Corporal punishment
7/9/2025
Listeners give their reaction to corporal punishment not being included in the Commission of Investigation into allegations of historical sexual abuse in schools across the country.
Duration:01:08:50