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
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
Near death experiences - Sexual abuse in schools investigation - Sheep attack
7/8/2025
Listeners share their near death experiences. The Government is to establish a Commission of Investigation into allegations of historical sexual abuse in schools across the country. Niamh explains the trauma of her sheep suffering dog attacks.
Duration:01:02:17
The importance of defibrillation - Catering on trains - Emissions tax
7/7/2025
Liam explains how he was brought back to life after collapsing on a pitch while refereeing a match. Philip is very annoyed there is no catering service on the Dublin/Sligo train. Should an emissions tax on the agriculture sector be introduced?
Duration:01:06:07
Gambling addiction - Potential tractor driving test - Happy 4th of July
7/4/2025
Esther shares her story of dealing with her gambling addiction. Listeners give their reaction to the possible introduction of a tractor driving test. Mick looks back on his J1 in the 70s.
Duration:01:03:11
Michael D Higgins portrait - Car insurance as a volunteer - Diogo Jota RIP - Aftermath of cancer - Cafe prices
7/3/2025
Noel is unhappy that a portrait of Michael D Higgins has been removed from Belfast City Hall. Listeners who volunteer are having issues getting car insurance. Liverpool fan Daire Gorman reacts to the death of Diogo Jota. Grainne explains what it's like to deal with multiple cancer diagnosis. Liam on why he has to increase prices at his cafe.
Duration:00:58:15
College fees - Castro the dog - Brother Kevin Crowley RIP - Spouse going deaf
7/2/2025
Listeners give their reaction to the decision to increase University fees. Fiona in Brussels is wondering how she is going to get her dog Castro home. Reaction to the death of Brother Kevin Crowley, founder of the Capuchin Day Centre in Dublin. Hannah outlines the journey she and her husband have been on as he has lost his hearing.
Duration:01:07:41
AI tour guides, Online job applications, Slushy machines, Lorry mirrors, college fees
7/1/2025
Discussion and debate with Philip Boucher-Hayes
Duration:00:53:36
Joe Duffy’s last Liveline
6/27/2025
Joe Duffy is joined by friends, fans, and well-wishers as he says goodbye to Liveline on RTÉ Radio 1.
Duration:01:11:32
Brendan O'Carroll - Mountain rescue - Goodbye Joe
6/26/2025
Actor and comedian Brendan O'Carroll joins the programme to wish Joe a happy retirement. Tina recounts how she saved someone hiking up Carrauntoohil. Listeners get in touch to wish Joe all the best in his retirement.
Duration:01:07:13
Granby Row heroics and remembering the Noyeks fire
6/25/2025
Listeners get in touch with their memories of the Noyeks fire in 1972.
Duration:01:07:43
Epilepsy - E-Scooters - Rabies - Donating Body to Science
6/24/2025
Mark Leen shares his experience of living with epilepsy. Many listeners are not happy with the use of e-scooters on footpaths. A 59-year-old British woman has died of rabies after getting "scratched" by a stray puppy in Morocco. Mike's wife who died just over two weeks ago is donating her body to medical research.
Duration:00:57:03
Acid attack - Bees in the house - E-Scooters - Catch up call
6/23/2025
Joanna Grabczak explains how she suffered an acid attack in December 2020. Clare has bees in her house which she cannot get rid of and Steve Gallagher from Swarms.ie gives some advice. Dennis in Cork is frustrated by people using e-scooters at speed on footpaths. We catch up with Alexandra Trotsenko who spoke to the show in 2011
Duration:01:07:24
Attacks in Dublin City - Donating Body to Science - Life Saving Buoys
6/20/2025
More listeners share their stories of verbal and physical attacks in Dublin City. Would you donate your body to science when you die? People are being encouraged never to vandalise ringbouys.
Duration:01:08:12
Tallaght Bus - AI and the Metaverse - Cat Killing
6/19/2025
Lisa was recently on a Dublin Bus that did not service Killinarden in Tallaght where she lives meaning she had to walk home. Feminist writer Laura Bates. Theresa's cat Ophelia was unfortunately recently killed by dogs.
Duration:01:05:50
Dublin Attacks - Disabled Parking - Small Businesses - Organ Donation
6/18/2025
Violence appears to be on the rise in Dublin city centre. Mick is not happy about the disabled parking bays in Westport, Co. Mayo. Small business owners are frustrated with the high costs they are facing. Listeners share their stories of organ donation following new legislation coming into effect this week.
Duration:01:07:38