Episodes
Vigilantism
Feb 18 2019
Louise runs a group called "Child Protection Awareness" which aims to confront potential predators. Callers both for and against the idea rang Liveline.
Learner Drivers
Feb 18 2019
The new legislation around unaccompanied drivers is causing plenty of debate particularly around the urban/rural divide.
Stolen Generator
Feb 13 2019
Stolen Generator
Premium Phone Number
Feb 13 2019
Premium Phone Number
Body Modification
Feb 13 2019
UK Tattoo artist Brendan McCarthy was recently found guilty on 3 counts of GBH for his body modification work. Liveline caller discussed tongue splitting, ear stitching and ear candle treatments.
Autism
Feb 13 2019
Fay Hayden has been fighting for 5 years to get a care plan for her autistic 10 year old son.
Ronald McDonald House
Feb 12 2019
Ronald McDonald House
Nurses' Talks
Feb 12 2019
Nurses' Talks
Driving Test
Feb 12 2019
Driving Test
Autism
Feb 12 2019
Autism
Nurses' Strike
Feb 11 2019
Brid has a son with special needs who's routine has been disrupted by the strike and most listeners think it's not acceptable to protest oustide the minister's home.
VAT Increase
Feb 08 2019
VAT Increase
Repeal Stickers
Feb 08 2019
Repeal Stickers
Carer's Allowance
Feb 08 2019
Carer's Allowance
Birth Certs
Feb 08 2019
Birth Certs
Card for the EU
Feb 07 2019
Hayley sent a large "Thank You From Ireland" card to President of the European Commission Jean Claude Junker, which has created quite a stir all over Europe.
Tesco Mobile
Feb 06 2019
Tesco Mobile
Public Urination
Feb 06 2019
Public Urination
Nurses' Strike
Feb 06 2019
Nurses' Strike
Divorce/Birth Cert
Feb 06 2019
Divorce/Birth Cert
Children's Hospital
Feb 06 2019
Children's Hospital
Public Toilets
Feb 05 2019
A bus stopped outside Michael Moylan's house last Sunday and some of those on board got off and urinated in full view of the occupants in the house.
Nurses' Strike
Feb 05 2019
More on the nurses strike including a chat with Louise Maher, a nurse in a Dublin hospital, who's currently in Brussels having a major operation.
Good Deeds
Feb 05 2019
Kerri was on her way home from Australia last week after receiving news that her mother was dead. She wants to thank an Irish couple who comforted her at Abu Dhabi airport and even gave her one of their business class seats on the flight.
Stolen Identity
Feb 04 2019
Stolen Identity
Nurses Strike
Feb 04 2019
Nurses Strike
Wedding Witness
Feb 01 2019
Kim Schotte is trying to find the Irish witnesses to her son Sean's marriage in San Francisco 10 years ago.
Venezuela
Feb 01 2019
The growing political discontent in Venezuela is creating great problems for its citizens. We heard from supporters and opponents of President Maduro and from Venezuelans living here.
Cold Weather
Feb 01 2019
Given the freezing temperatures at the moment, John was surprised to see workers in the Sports Direct shop in Liffey Valley in shorts !
Michael Jackson
Jan 31 2019
Michael Jackson
Car Theft
Jan 31 2019
Car Theft
Alcohol Advertising
Jan 31 2019
Alcohol Advertising
Nurses' Strike
Jan 30 2019
Nurses' Strike
Brexit/Citizenship
Jan 30 2019
Brexit/Citizenship
Scientology
Jan 29 2019
A Community Centre in Firhouse which is owned by the Church of Scientology is being used for dance competitions, bingo nights and magic shows. Some listeners don't want to attend for fear that they'll be exposed to the cult.
Pigeon Droppings
Jan 29 2019
Following the news that a Scottish boy's death was linked to pigeon droppings, we hear from listeners who've had issues with pigeons.
Nurses Strike
Jan 29 2019
Rachel's father is a patient in Vincent's Hospital. Her family has been told that they'll have to attend to his needs during tomorrow's strike.
Brexit
Jan 29 2019
As Teresa May sets out her next move in relation to the UK's departure from the EU, we hear from some British people who are having difficulty getting citizenship in Ireland.
Game Hunting
Jan 28 2019
Frank traveled to Zimbabwe in December to shoot buffalo. His ammunition was lost on the way out and his gun was lost on the way home. Most Liveline callers took issue with Frank over his views on hunting, while others supported him.
Funny Friday Live from Athlone
Jan 25 2019
A Funny Friday live from the Raddison Blu Hotel in Athlone with Joe and the team.
Son on Streets
Jan 24 2019
Son on Streets
Gambling
Jan 24 2019
Gambling
Found her Family
Jan 24 2019
Found her Family
Brexit/Car Hire
Jan 24 2019
Brexit/Car Hire
Gambling
Jan 23 2019
Gambling
Sorting Office
Jan 22 2019
Clare Meade is concerned that, with the closing of An Post's Ballsbridge Sorting office, she will have to travel across the Liffey to collect her packages. Jerry Beades was the owner of the site on the north side of Dublin which An Post is now using as a distribution centre as mention by Clare Meade earlier in the programme.
Gambling
Jan 22 2019
Cormac was entrusted with over €5,000 by a relative to pay bills while that person was out of the country, but he ended up gambling it away in an afternoon. We heard from other callers who have been in similar situations.
Aer Lingus
Jan 22 2019
Niall Hogan disputes the Aer Lingus claim that their first transatlantic flight was in 1958. His mother was on a test flight in 1947.
Scams
Jan 21 2019
Scams
Orla Church
Jan 21 2019
In Memory of Orla Church
Buying a House
Jan 21 2019
Buying a House
Young Offenders
Jan 18 2019
Listeners and victims react to yesterday's revelations that Gardai have failed to prosecute thousands of crimes committed by juveniles.
Work Experience
Jan 18 2019
Anne's son has autism. He was due to start work at an animal rescue Centre yesterday but because he hadn't disclosed his condition he wasn't allowed to stay.
Meat Consumption
Jan 18 2019
Should we take meat out of our diet? Some listeners have done so and it impacted on their health.
Meat Consumption
Jan 17 2019
Meat Consumption
Working For Free
Jan 16 2019
Ivan, a chef from Croatia, is seeking a new job but is being asked to do free trials of anything from 3 days to two weeks. Eva had similar experiences.
Oversea's Fraud
Jan 16 2019
Laura fell foul of some scammers on holiday in Gran Canaria when she bought an iPad.
No Room In School
Jan 16 2019
Nuala Bourke is Principal of an Educate Together school in Tuam which needs more space but can't get any, even though there are empty classrooms beside them.
No Home Help
Jan 16 2019
Angela Dolan's sister has been paralysed following a fall down her stairs but is stuck in hospital because no home help can be put in place.
Ghost Calls
Jan 16 2019
Sandra Dunne's landline has been ringing every 5 -10 minutes for several days with callers saying they had a missed call from her number. No one knows why this is happening. Other callers were having the same problem.
Should pupils with special educational needs be exempt from learning Irish? Our listeners give their views
Jan 15 2019
Should pupils with special educational needs be exempt from learning Irish? Our listeners give their views
Krista, who lives in New Zealand, tells us about the badly behaved Irish visitors she encountered on a beach in Auckland.
Jan 15 2019
Krista, who lives in New Zealand, tells us about the badly behaved Irish visitors she encountered on a beach in Auckland.
Taoiseach in Ethiopia
Jan 14 2019
Callers spoke to Philip Boucher Hayes about Taoiseach Leo Varadkar's visit to Ethiopia, when he was forced to leave a number of high ranking female officials outside an ancient Monastery during his recent visit to the country.
Long Term Unemployment
Jan 14 2019
John shared his story of being unemployed in Ireland. John has been unemployed for a long period of time and told Philip the impact it can have on a person.
Adoption Story, Finding Mam & Dad
Jan 14 2019
Brendan, was born to an Irish woman and an African father. He spent his first 17 years of life in an orphanage. After tracking down his mother at the age of 35, he went in search of his father and started his search in Africa.
Swapping Phone Numbers on Holidays
Jan 11 2019
Janet's niece, 6 year old Claudia, met another 6 year old on holidays. When he asked for her number , she said 1850 715 815.
Robbed at Gunpoint
Jan 11 2019
Dermot's trip to Portugal turned into a nightmare when he and his fiance were robbed at gunpoint, bundled into a car and taken up the mountains. He spoke from the airport on his way home.
CPR
Jan 11 2019
Earlier in the week we spoke to Patrick Sweeney who was brought back from the dead following a heart attack. He didn't know who had given him CPR. Richie Durkan was that man.
Burglary
Jan 11 2019
Yvonne came home to find her house burgled and her wall safe ripped out.
Adoption
Jan 11 2019
Abagail and Marion were both adopted and they told Joe about tracing their birth mothers.
Mental Health
Jan 10 2019
Mental Health
Meningitis
Jan 10 2019
Meningitis
Adoption
Jan 10 2019
Adoption
Dialysis
Jan 09 2019
Kevin Devitte, like Larry Gogan on yesterday's programme, is undergoing dialysis three times a week. We heard from other callers in similar situations.
After Dark Canvassing
Jan 09 2019
Thecla Fowler was amazed when Minister Shane Ross knocked on her door on New Year's Eve at 8.45 pm, prompting a lively discussion on after dark canvassing. Minister Ross joined in the conversation.
Larry Gogan Special
Jan 08 2019
Larry Gogan Special
Looking for Helpers
Jan 07 2019
Looking for Helpers
Bipolar
Jan 07 2019
Bipolar
Adoption
Jan 07 2019
Adoption
Irish in Lanzarote
Jan 04 2019
Irish in Lanzarote
Dog Bites
Jan 04 2019
Dog Bites
Can't Sell House
Jan 04 2019
Can't Sell House
Boyne Windows
Jan 04 2019
Boyne Windows
Travel Insurance
Jan 03 2019
Geraldine, whose sister had a very bad leg break before they were due to go on holidays, has been looking after her since she came out of hospital. She is trying to get the insurance company to cover the home care.
Revenue Scam
Jan 03 2019
Pat O'Callaghan got a scam phone call purporting to be from Irish Revenue.
Hospital Debt
Jan 03 2019
Jim, whose son had cancer, and Ruby, whose brother had been seriously injured in an accident, have both received legal letters from Irish hospitals looking for payment.
Dog Bite
Jan 03 2019
Brian McGovern was bitten by a German Shepherd dog, and feels not enough is being done by owners to ensure the safety of others.
Boyne Windows
Jan 03 2019
Boyne Windows in Fairview has appointed liquidators to its business, leaving many Liveline listeners out of pocket for windows and doors.
Violent Patient
Jan 02 2019
A caller named Joe has been getting treatment in the Mater over the past few months. He is very concerned that a violent patient is being treated on the ward, and has caused serious injury to a number of staff members.
Pornography Site
Jan 02 2019
Daire Hickey McGovern told Joe that a man she knows took pictures from her Facebook page and put them on a porn site, accompanied by vile captions. Daire explained how traumatic the experience was for her, and how she felt let down by the justice system.
Liverpool Tickets
Jan 02 2019
Liverpool Tickets
Expired Voucher
Jan 02 2019
Expired Voucher
Drink Spiked
Jan 02 2019
Frances was in Kilkenny on New Year’s Eve and saw a woman in a takeaway who seemed to have had her drink spiked. "Her head was back, with her eyes closed and mouth open," Frances told Joe. "When I was speaking, she seemed to hear me, but couldn’t respond."
Car Rentals
Jan 02 2019
Car Rentals
Highs and Lows of 2018
Dec 21 2018
Highs and Lows of 2018
Christmas Tips
Dec 20 2018
Christmas Tips
Self Published Books Show - Part 2
Dec 19 2018
Self-Published Books
Self-Published Books Show
Dec 18 2018
Self-Published Books
Teacher Gifts
Dec 17 2018
What presents, if any, should schoolchildren give their teachers at Christmas. Sean, a former principal, suggested none. Others callers disagreed.
Looking for Money Back
Dec 17 2018
A number of callers were having issues with Eir over charges taken from their accounts.
Foster Child
Dec 17 2018
Theresa is a foster mother who, rather than see him become homeless, has taken one of her foster children back into the house, even though he has many issues which concern her.
Child Grooming
Dec 17 2018
Claire was horrified to learn that her daughter had been groomed on social media and was possibly being blackmailed.
Illness Benefit
Dec 14 2018
James is terminally ill and hasn't been paid Illness Benefit since the 4th of November. The Department of Social Welfare sort out his problem while we're on air.
Hospital Rename
Dec 14 2018
It looks like Our Lady of Lourdes hospital in Drogheda will be renamed. Locals aren't happy.
Ambulance Delay
Dec 14 2018
Brendan Keegan's wife Jacqueline fell in Coolock yesterday. She was left lying on the ground for more than 2 hours while waiting for an ambulance.
Work Placement
Dec 13 2018
Work Placement
Taxi Driver Suitability Test
Dec 13 2018
Taxi Driver Suitability Test
Road Accident
Dec 13 2018
Road Accident
Random Acts of Kindness
Dec 13 2018
Random Acts of Kindness
Insurance
Dec 13 2018
Insurance
Fire Service
Dec 13 2018
Fire Service
Christmas Tips
Dec 13 2018
Christmas Tips
Leaving Ireland/Vertigo
Dec 12 2018
Elizabeth, who returned from New Zealand 6 years ago, is so disillusioned with home that she is thinking of returning there. And Paul, an Australian who suffers from vertigo, has been waiting for 7 years to get treatment here. He has been told that in Australia he will be seen in 6-8 weeks.
Brexit
Dec 12 2018
In advance of the motion of no confidence in British Prime Minister Theresa May this evening, Liveline callers gave their opinions on Brexit.
Speeding
Dec 11 2018
Oliver Moyles' daughter Kate was killed in a motorway pile up in 2007. Oliver says he's fully supportive of new initiatives to reduce speeding motorists.
Lonely at Christmas
Dec 11 2018
Dorothy Shannon is providing free Xmas dinners at her cafe in Boyle in Roscommon on the 25th. Other listeners tell us how they are catering for people in need on the day.
GPO Crib
Dec 11 2018
Martin Sinnott is not impressed with the crib at the GPO.
Cervical Check Meeting
Dec 11 2018
Women who were not told about incorrectly read smear tests were due to meet Minister Simon Harris this afternoon. But the meeting was postponed at short notice.
Penalty Points
Dec 10 2018
Penalty Points
Luas Overcrowding/CPR
Dec 10 2018
Luas Overcrowding/CPR
Foiled Robbery
Dec 10 2018
Foiled Robbery
100 Year Old Nun
Dec 10 2018
100 Year Old Nun
New Job Issues
Dec 07 2018
New Job Issues
Living With Grief
Dec 07 2018
Living With Grief
Dealing With Divorce
Dec 07 2018
Dealing With Divorce
Computer Scam
Dec 07 2018
Computer Scam
Christmas Muggins
Dec 07 2018
Christmas Muggins
Barking Dogs
Dec 07 2018
Barking Dogs
Stolen Phone Track Down
Dec 06 2018
Stolen Phone Track Down
Person Of The Year
Dec 06 2018
Person Of The Year
A Listeners Praise For A and E
Dec 06 2018
A Listeners Praise For A and E
A Husbands Grief
Dec 06 2018
A Husbands Grief
Sophisticated Scams
Dec 05 2018
Sophisticated Scams
Papal Visit Cost
Dec 05 2018
Papal Visit Cost
Charity Stickers
Dec 05 2018
Charity Stickers
Fergal Keyes Tribute
Dec 04 2018
Kathleen Keyes was in touch with Joe with the sad news that her son, Fergal, had passed away. Fergal, who was only 31, had previously been on Liveline to campaign for the drug Orkambi to be available to all Cystic Fibrosis sufferers who needed it. Joe paid tribute to Fergal and played a clip from their previous interview.
Domestic Abuse And Home Search Struggle
Dec 04 2018
Next Joe spoke to Laura who shared her life story with listeners. After a difficult childhood, Laura’s troubles continued into her adult life when she suffered domestic abuse and now the mother-of-foru is struggling to get onto the property ladder and set up a permanent home for her family.
A and E Solutions
Dec 04 2018
Joe returned to the A&E topic as William McCarthy and Mary Jones shared their views on the topic.
A and E Crisis
Dec 04 2018
Áine O’Connor got in touch with Liveline to tell Joe about the difficult A&E experience that she witnessed when her mother-in-law needed care in St. James. She was joined on air by retired nurse Mary, followed by Audrey, Monica, another Mary, Anne, Monica and Ciara who all shared their experiences.
Paris Riots
Dec 03 2018
Kevin Lovett, who has been in the pub business in Paris for many years, told Joe about the background to the recent riots there.
Hospital Bed Shortage
Dec 03 2018
Nicola's daughter is 16 today and is being sent home from hospital, even though she has been a danger to her mother on many occasions.
Homeless Christmas Offer
Dec 03 2018
Marilyn wanted to bring a homeless family into her house for Christmas but she says they would lose their place on the homeless list if they did.
Car Park Chaos
Dec 03 2018
On Saturday, James and his pregnant wife were stuck in a Galway car park for almost 4 hours.
Anthony O'Mahony
Dec 03 2018
Margaret O'Mahony is a sister-in-law of Anthony O'Mahony, whose killer, Michael Ferris, was sentenced for the manslaughter today.
Funny Friday
Nov 30 2018
Live from Kilkenny
Unemployed
Nov 29 2018
Unemployed
Trousers in School
Nov 29 2018
Trousers in School
Superbug
Nov 29 2018
Superbug
Spinal Injury
Nov 29 2018
Spinal Injury
Small Businesses
Nov 29 2018
Small Businesses
Quitting Smoking
Nov 28 2018
Grainne Savage wants to give up smoking. She got a prescription for "Champix" tablets to help her kick the habit but she's discovered they cost €100 a month. She wants the government to give them out for free to promote healthy living.
No Snow in Lapland
Nov 28 2018
Mary Daniels spent €6,500 on a 36-hour trip to Lapland. She's due to fly out on Monday but there's no snow. She's looking for her money back or an opportunity to postpone the trip.
Alzheimer's
Nov 28 2018
Linda Van Der Westhuizen's mother attends a special 'Alzheimer's club' in Crumlin but she's been told she can no longer attend the service because she's "too mobile". Linda says the club is brilliant but very understaffed.
Tenant Issues
Nov 27 2018
Tenant Issues
Self-Published Book
Nov 27 2018
For listeners interested in obtaining a copy of Fr Sean Hyland's self-published book "Whisperings of my Soul" featured on today's show, they'll be on sale in all Kildare & Leighlin parishes from Dec 7th. Copies will also be available on Amazon soon after.
Insurance Problems after Car Crash
Nov 26 2018
21 year old driver, Timothy Neville, was hit by another car when the driver fell ill at the wheel. But the errant driver's insurance company will not pay for the damage to Timothy's car.
Helping The Homeless
Nov 26 2018
Maura is a volunteer with a homeless charity in Dublin. She allowed 2 homeless men to stay in her house because she couldn't get accommodation for them in.
Fuel Prices at The Pumps
Nov 26 2018
Are consumers benefiting from falling fuel prices? Some listeners don't think so.
Dental Work Abroad
Nov 26 2018
Listeners who've had bad experiences with dental work while abroad talk to Joe.
Christmas Windows on Grafton Street
Nov 26 2018
As Christmas approaches, Rosemary says some stores' window displays are not very festive.
WWI Statue Ceremony
Nov 23 2018
WWI Statue Ceremony
Water Connection Cost
Nov 23 2018
Water Connection Cost
Versatis
Nov 23 2018
Versatis
Lenrec Recycling
Nov 23 2018
Lenrec Recycling
House of Fraser Voucher
Nov 23 2018
House of Fraser Voucher
World War I Statue
Nov 22 2018
Sabyna Purcell was responsible for bringing the Haunting Soldier to Dublin’s St Stephen Green and she told Joe how upset she was to hear that the sculpture was vandalised. With the clean-up operation taking place Mal Murray tells Joe that he wants to help Sabyna organise a standing down ceremony on Sunday before the statue is moved on Monday.
Tipping
Nov 22 2018
The Ivy restaurant is in the spotlight as staff members Matthew and Lorraine complain about their tips policy and the restaurant respond to some of their claims.
Lenrec Recycling
Nov 22 2018
More schools and organisations talk about how they are still awaiting payments from Lenrec Ltd. Denis Quinn, Dennis Corry, Louise Mannion and Ivor Hayes.
Tips
Nov 21 2018
Tips. Are they passed onto staff?
Lenrec Recycling
Nov 21 2018
Numerous sporting organisations, charities and schools are owed money by Lenrec Ltd, Kilkenny who collect clothes for recycling.
Insurance
Nov 21 2018
John had a heart attack several years ago but now he cannot get travel insurance.
Gift Card
Nov 21 2018
Deirdre received a €500 Gift Card in the post but it wasn't meant for her. The intended recipient also talks to Philip.
Painkiller Addiction
Nov 20 2018
Alma Power, who is in constant pain after damaging her neck saving a person from choking, is now worried that no pain killer will work for her. Hilary is trying to wean herself off Lyrica.
FAI Flag
Nov 20 2018
Zeno was at Ireland's match in Denmark but was not allowed bring in his anti John Delaney flag
Dating Scam
Nov 20 2018
Bart, a widower, believed he had found a new love but it turned out to be an internet scam. Ann Marie has engaged with these scammers and has toyed with them.
Car Insurance
Nov 20 2018
Gareth was extremely lucky during storm Ali when a container at Dublin Port landed on the roof of his car. He is fighting to get what he feels is the proper value of the vehicle back.
Painkiller Addiction
Nov 19 2018
More callers talk about their experience using addictive prescription pain killers.
Electric Car Insurance
Nov 19 2018
Gary O'Reilly says he's been put off buying an electric vehicle because of the prohibitive cost of insuring it.
Dating Scam
Nov 19 2018
Elvira thought she'd met her husband when she fell for a man online but it soon turned nasty when she loaned him €900. Kathie also tells her story of meeting a man through social media. Although the two never met in person, she transferred him thousands of euro when he asked her to help his business.
Cancer Operation Cancelled
Nov 19 2018
Suzanne Behan has an aggressive form of cancer. She tells Philip about having her operation cancelled due to bed shortages and how difficult it's been to deal with various state agencies while unwell.
Buggy on Bus
Nov 19 2018
Orla describes being put off a bus with her buggy to accommodate a wheelchair user.
Removing a reg plate
Nov 16 2018
Why did a security guard take the reg plate off a car that was parked beside its owner's apartment block? Callers tried to explain a video that was sent in to Liveline.
Payment protection policy
Nov 16 2018
William was made redundant 2 weeks ago. "I had a payment protection policy to cover my mortgage - so I thought at least I'll be ok on the house." But now it transpires that William has to be out of work for 3 months before he gets a payment. How will he pay his mortgage?
Irish Book Awards ad campaign
Nov 16 2018
Is the Irish Book Awards running an Acid Drop Ad Campaign? Alice says their poster (pictured) is "mimicking someone taking an acid tab....Why are they normalizing illegal drug taking and linking reading with getting high?"
Hooked on prescription drugs
Nov 16 2018
Callers told Philip how they got hooked on prescription drugs, and what happened when they tried to quit.
Tribute to Sonny Knowles
Nov 15 2018
As we came on air, the sad news broke that veteran singer and entertainer Sonny Knowles had passed away. Colleagues and Liveline listeners paid tribute to his memory.
Sky TV
Nov 14 2018
Patrick Reilly and Peter Bradley availed of a "Free TV" offer from Sky but never got their televisions. Sky Ireland spokesperson Sharon McHugh addressed their queries on air.
Referee Punched
Nov 14 2018
John Roche was attacked while acting as linesman during an U-16 football match. He called Liveline to empathise with Daniel Sweeney, the midlands referee who was assaulted after a match in the midlands at the weekend.
Racism on Bus
Nov 14 2018
Racism
Nursing Home
Nov 14 2018
Attracta Boyle's uncle was expelled from his nursing home for "challenging behaviour".
Kitchen Company Closes
Nov 14 2018
Michelle Regazzoli lost her €12,000 deposit when Ballymena-based kitchen company Hayburn & Co went bust this week.
Hairdressers
Nov 14 2018
Hairdressers
Exploding Shower Door
Nov 14 2018
Breda O'Connor's shower door exploded inexplicably in the middle of the night. She and others talked to Joe about the phenomenon.
Screening Clinic
Nov 13 2018
Screening Clinic
Looking for Brother's Friend
Nov 13 2018
Looking for Brother's Friend
Drogheda Feud
Nov 13 2018
Drogheda Feud
Diabetes
Nov 13 2018
Diabetes
Car Rental
Nov 13 2018
Car Rental
Alzheimer's
Nov 13 2018
Alzheimer's
History Textbook
Nov 12 2018
With the news that the Dublin and Monaghan bombings had been left out of the Junior Cycle history text book, callers rang Joe to talk about other atrocities from the Troubles that have been forgotten by history.
Assault
Nov 12 2018
Last year, barman Wesley Wilder stepped in to protect a woman who was being harassed. He was hit with a single blow by one of the harassers. Wesley can’t remember anything from the next two months of his life. He spoke to Joe about how he felt after his attacker was jailed this week
Addiction to Painkillers
Nov 12 2018
iobhan is addicted to painkillers. At the age of 60, she says that she finds this embarrassing. Siobhan had previously been addicted to codeine but got off that. Then her back started at her, and she ended up on Lyrica. Keith rang in and spoke to Siobhan about his own pain killer addiction. He was on as much as 60 Solpadeine per day.
World War I
Nov 09 2018
Following on from the mixed reaction to the 'Haunting Soldier' in St Stephens Green in Dublin and ahead of Remembrance day this Sunday, November 11, Liveline callers share the stories of their families and loved ones who fought in World War I.
Scams
Nov 09 2018
Eileen and Donal talk about two scams that they've come across in two different parts of the country.
World War I
Nov 08 2018
World War I
WWI Statue
Nov 07 2018
The "Haunting Soldier" sculpture in St. Stephen's Green has received mixed reaction from the public. Sabyna Purcell is the person responsible for bring it to Ireland. We heard family stories of WW1.
Medical Staff
Nov 07 2018
James is a former Ambulance Service worker who said that they regularly ferried patients home at Christmas so that hospital wards could be closed over Christmas.
GDPR
Nov 07 2018
The new GDPR regulations have led to some farcical situations for Liveline listeners.
Dinner with Putin
Nov 07 2018
Debbie Deegan, of the children's charity To Children With Love, has just returned from Russia where she was honoured for her work. She sat beside President Putin for the duration of the banquet
The Poppy
Nov 06 2018
Alan Barry is a former soldier in the British Army. He called Joe to take issue with Poppy Watch Patrols, which have been set up to clamp down on Remembrance Day poppy sales in Dublin.
Pure Telecom
Nov 06 2018
Pure Telecom
GDPR
Nov 06 2018
Callers rang Joe to express their frustration with the GDPR system which was introduced 6 months ago.
Veganism
Nov 05 2018
Is veganism good for you, animals and for the environment? Farmers, vegans and environmentalists phoned in to discuss their views.
Illness Benefit Delay
Nov 05 2018
Following on from Minister Regina Doherty’s promise that delays in Illness Benefit payments would be resolved by today, we followed up with a Liveline listener whose issues are ongoing.
High Risk Screening Service
Nov 05 2018
The clinics in St. James and in the Mater have paused their services for hundreds of high risk cancer patients, which is causing great distress to many listeners.
Racism in Soccer
Nov 02 2018
Michael Sherlock, who is a traveller, has decided to stop playing soccer as a result of racist abuse he has suffered on the field. We heard from a member of his club as well as a number of referees.
Illness Benefit Delay
Nov 02 2018
The ongoing delay in Illness Benefit payments is still causing great concern for many Liveline listeners.
Illness Benefit Delays
Nov 01 2018
Huge numbers of people called in to say they are struggling to make ends meet because the Illness Benefit payment system has been a mess since August.
Homelessness
Nov 01 2018
Kathleen told Philip that, despite her previous life as a musician and businesswoman - she's been homeless for over a year, and found herself sleeping on cardboard in a doorway last night.
Anti-social Behaviour
Nov 01 2018
Dingle publican John Carolan told Philip about the mayhem that broke out in the town last Sunday night. Busloads of drunk teenagers arrived in Dingle and caused havoc.
Whitey Bulger
Oct 31 2018
Tom Carew told Joe about the Irish gun running connection with gangster Whitey Bolger, who was killed in his cell overnight in the USA.
Violent Child
Oct 31 2018
Deirdre contacted Liveline about her 9 year old daughter who is constantly attacking her, pulling out her hair, and being aggressive towards her. Fiona, whose child has autism, suggested getting as much help as early as possible.
Marathon Road Closures
Oct 31 2018
Chloe 's grandmother had a stroke on Sunday, but her ambulance journey from Wicklow to St. Vincent's Hospital had to be diverted due to road closures for the Dublin Marathon. We heard from other callers who have had strokes.
Peter Casey
Oct 30 2018
Listeners tells us why they voted for Peter Casey in last week's presidential election.
Halloween - Ghoulish Fun or Disrespectful?
Oct 30 2018
Liz spotted some ghoulish halloween decorations in a graveyard in Dublin. Some listeners think this is going too far and is disrespectful.
Child Behavioural Issues
Oct 25 2018
Child Behavioural Issues
Breast Clinic
Oct 25 2018
Breast Clinic
Airbnb
Oct 25 2018
Airbnb
Blasphemy Referendum
Oct 24 2018
With the Blasphemy Referendum being held on Friday, we heard the views of some callers.
Autism
Oct 24 2018
Pam's 12 year old daughter Liz has high functioning Autism and has attacked her on many occasions, resulting in several hospital visits. We heard from many more mothers - Mary, Siobhan, Nicola, Anne ,Ger, Liz and and Catherine, who have found themselves in exactly the same position.
Son Expelled from School
Oct 23 2018
Son Expelled from School
Blasphemy Referendum
Oct 23 2018
Blasphemy Referendum
TY Ball
Oct 22 2018
A Transition Year dance on Friday night turned in chaos when it was abruptly halted by a Dublin hotel. Some parents took issue with organiser Liam O'Driscoll, who in turn blamed the hotel.
Presidential Election
Oct 22 2018
With the Presidential election taking place on Friday, we heard from 6 Liveline listeners, each of whom is supporting a different candidate.
Cremation/Transplant
Oct 22 2018
Mick, a COPD sufferer, feels that as an ordinary Joe, he is being ignored for a much needed lung transplant
Abuse
Oct 22 2018
Trish Flood is getting her life back now , having seen the man who sexually abused her 30 years ago finally sentenced to 6 years in prison.
MS
Oct 19 2018
MS
Garda Recruitment
Oct 19 2018
Garda Recruitment
Dogs
Oct 19 2018
Dogs
Warrant
Oct 18 2018
The Gardai called to Dean Russell's home at 4 am in the morning over an unpaid driving fine. Russell admits he's been involved in criminality in the past.
Student Accommodation
Oct 18 2018
Buckley Hall, a student accommodation facility in Dublin, won't return John Mullaney's deposit of nearly €900. John's son backed out of renting a room in the facility.
Shot Dog
Oct 18 2018
Sheep farmer Terry Murphy tells us why he shot Maire Dumigan's dog in the Dublin mountains.
Dublin City Centre
Oct 18 2018
Breda Cashe was driving through Temple Bar when she was spat on and intimidated by unruly drinkers.
Speedbumps
Oct 17 2018
Speedbumps
Son Beaten
Oct 17 2018
Son Beaten
Ryanair
Oct 17 2018
Ryanair's generosity surprised one listener.
Hare Coursing
Oct 17 2018
We heard arguments for and against hare coursing
Dog Shot
Oct 17 2018
One listener's dog was shot and killed while walking in the mountains.
Yemen
Oct 16 2018
Alex Dunne is with MSF in Yemen. He told Joe about the work he has done there. Pauline has been a regular visitor there for years.
Stray Dog/Hare Coursing
Oct 16 2018
Chris Wilson has come a cross a distressed Lurcher dog running wild around Naas and farmer John Magner gave Joe an insight into hare coursing.
Scam
Oct 16 2018
Anne Marie Doyle has had almost €400 taken out of her account by a skin cream company called "Dermavix".
Saved on Flight
Oct 16 2018
Sharon Harris owes her life to the quick thinking actions of passengers and crew on a transatlantic Aer Lingus flight.
Looking for Dance Partner
Oct 16 2018
Lily joined "Singles 50" looking for a dance partner, but has ended up having over €100 taken out of her account.
Fingertip Rule
Oct 16 2018
Majella got in touch with Liveline over a clothing regulation called the " Fingertip Rule" in her daughter's school, which she feels is causing great embarrassment to students.
Airbnb
Oct 16 2018
Patricia doesn't want VAT added to Airbnb properties.
Yemen Crisis
Oct 15 2018
Ibrahim Hasheem is originally from Yemen. He has three teenage nephews fighting in the war there where 13 million civilians face starvation. He and other callers discuss the ongoing humanitarian crisis
Illness Benefit Delay
Oct 15 2018
Louise and Teresa Clare have both been affected by the delays in receiving illness benefit from the Department of Social Protection.
Vacant Houses
Oct 12 2018
Joe Fogarty thinks the budget should have addressed the issue of older people leaving their homes vacant when going into nursing homes.
Scoliosis
Oct 12 2018
Aaron Daly, who's daughter Sophia has scoliosis, has praise for Britain's Princess Eugenie who highlighted the issue on her wedding day today.
Petrol Prices/Toll Charges
Oct 12 2018
Angela has noticed increases in petrol prices since the budget even though there were no changes in taxes and motorists tell us how they've been overcharged on Ireland's toll roads.
Abused by Stepdad
Oct 12 2018
Laura Johnston's step father has been released from prison after serving 2 years for sexually assaulting her. Laura says she's not happy with the sentence nor the fact that she could bump into him on the streets of Dublin.
Pitch & Putt
Oct 11 2018
Sarah Reilly and Greg Leonard debate the recent closure of Erin's Isle Pitch and Putt Club in Finglas.
Next of Kin
Oct 11 2018
Fr Tom Mannion in Sligo helps in the search for the late Joe Sheridan's family. Joe died in Swindon in August and his friends are trying to find a next of kin.
Immigration
Oct 11 2018
Stephanie Fox outlines an upsetting experience at immigration in Dublin airport
Disclosures Tribunal
Oct 11 2018
Retired Garda sergeant Christy Galligan reacts to the recently published Charleton Tribunal repo
Bins
Oct 11 2018
Gillian says her bin company is encouraging her to put out her rubbish despite the arrival of Storm Callum.
Bank Account
Oct 11 2018
Carol Cansdale is angry at Bank of Ireland for taking money out of her late mother's account without her knowledge.
VAT Increase - Budget
Oct 10 2018
Anne, who's now a former customer of The Coffee Club in Tullamore, and the cafe's owner Tom are at loggerheads over a price increase.
Looking for Next of Kin
Oct 10 2018
Irishman Joe Sheridan died in Swindon in August. But he hasn't yet been buried because the authorities cannot find his next of kin.
Bike Stolen
Oct 10 2018
Student Ciaran Hennessy tells us how his expensive bike was stolen from under his nose.
Amputation
Oct 10 2018
Dubliner Joan Byrne had her leg amputated a few weeks ago after an accident. But she will no longer be able to live in Dominic Street where she's been for nearly 50 years. The flat there is not wheelchair accessible. Her neighbours say they'll miss her terribly.
Returning Emigrants
Oct 08 2018
Pauline Fitzgerald's emigrant sons have returned to Ireland only to be met with huge living and insurance costs.
Medical Treatment
Oct 08 2018
Deirdre Murnane has a cyst in her abdomen which is getting progressively bigger but she can't get a consultant to see her. Fiona Lalor describes recovering from a radical hysterectomy and getting a letter from the Department of Social Protection informing her that her sick leave was being reviewed.
Grave
Oct 08 2018
Lisa Marie Healy rings Liveline from her late father's graveside where the council had just informed her that the plot was too wide and had to be narrowed.
US Visa/McGregor Fight
Oct 05 2018
Michael's son lost out on a trip of a lifetime to watch Conor McGregor fight in Las Vegas when immigration officials pulled him out of the queue in Dublin Airport. When asked if he'd ever smoked marijuana, he answered yes, and his entry to America was immediately denied. More would-be travellers told Joe similar stories.
Homelessness
Oct 05 2018
Frank Kennedy wants to know why his property in Donegal can't be let out to homeless families. Meanwhile, Letitia says that living in a Peter McVerry Trust run Homeless Hub is akin to living in an 'open prison' because of the rules and regulations set down by management.
Heffernan's Travel
Oct 05 2018
Bride-to-be Noreen Clancy handed over $9,000 to Heffernan's Travel in Cork but this week the company went bust, she phoned Liveline to try and find out what her rights are.
Doughnut Recipe
Oct 05 2018
Don't queue, make your own! Brenda Costigan gives Liveline listeners her recipe for Krispy Kreme-style doughnuts
Clerys
Oct 05 2018
Concession owner Denis Forde had €50,000 in cash in the Clerys safe the day it closed. Three years later, he wants to know where his money went.
Wedding
Oct 04 2018
Wedding planner Edel Cooney's vision for Jenny and Dave's wedding last week was thrown into disarray when the officiating priest objected to the cherry trees she had placed in the church. It led to an interesting discussion on today's Liveline!
Trump
Oct 03 2018
Trump
Rude Gesture
Oct 03 2018
Rude Gesture
Krispy Kreme
Oct 03 2018
Krispy Kreme
Autism
Oct 03 2018
Autism
Trains
Oct 02 2018
Trains
Racism
Oct 02 2018
Racism
Autism
Oct 02 2018
Autism
Travel Insurance
Oct 01 2018
Travel Insurance
Security on Trains
Oct 01 2018
Security on Trains
Racism
Oct 01 2018
Racism
MABS
Oct 01 2018
MABS
Autism
Oct 01 2018
Autism
Racism
Sep 28 2018
On Today's show Natalie O'Donohue, Carl Austin, Fran Burns and Emma Oidov spoke about their experiences of racism in Irelan
Insurance
Sep 28 2018
David Mooney spoke about the hidden dangers of foreign car hire.
Homeless
Sep 28 2018
Kathleen spoke about her personal experience of homelessness
Direct Provision
Sep 28 2018
Grace Tambwe and Sile Ni Dhubhgaill spoke about the direct provision system in Ireland.