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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.
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1Callers speak about the effect tariffs are having on their businesses and how the budget has affected them.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Listeners reacted to John Gavin's withdrawal from the presidential race. Plus, we remember author Jilly Cooper.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Swifties react to Taylor’s new album, a carer shares his struggles, and we mark 60 years of Irish-shot film “The Blue Max.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Listeners open up about the heartbreak and healing that comes with losing a beloved pet. Siobhán is struggling to understand the decision made to restructure her energy bill repayments.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Listeners called in with their concerns about what might be in the budget next week. Frances and her 15-year-old son Declan speak to John about Declan's heroism when he saved a swimmer in trouble. Boyzone fans expressed their disappointment that the band are planning to host their final ever show in London, rather than Dublin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Family members of victims of the Creeslough explosion speak to John as we near the third anniversary. A number of listeners got in touch with the programme wondering what the Budget will mean for them. Listeners talk of their love for Dolly!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Laura and Mary spoke about their experiences of losing a loved one to suicide. https://about.rte.ie/ie/helplines/ / Philip wants to know why some men feel that it's ok to spit in public / Callers described how people can make assumptions about disabilities and how it affects their daily lives.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Saoirse and Amy talk about how tough it can be to work with a disability. What's your ultimate favourite sandwich? Author Conor W. O'Brien tells us about his new book 'The Living and the Dead: Tales of Loss and Rebirth from Irish Nature'.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Emma warns people about the slippery slope that drinking can be. Mary was clamped even though she had paid for parking. Do you need a digital detox? Philip had a stroke while covering Pope Francis' funeral in Rome earlier this year. Listeners tell us about their parents who had them later in life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Listeners react to the news that Maria Steen will not be on the ballot paper in the upcoming presidential election. Dara explains what it's like to become a father in your 50s. A number of students in Irish schools are receiving Irish language exemptions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Listeners react to US President Donald Trump's claims about links between paracetamol and autism. Patricia is principal of a school in Clare that needs more pupils. Should we have election posters during the Presidential Election? Prof. Marcus Kennedy is worried about the danger vaping is causing to young people.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Listeners are worried about the redeployment of SNAs in schools. Noel has noticed something about Waterford's position on the map during the television weather bulletins. Dave explains what happened to the pitch where he trains soccer in Co. Leitrim. Sgt. Caitriona Holohan explains what a silent 999 call is.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Angela was recently shocked to see a childminder on a phone while crossing a road with children. Reaction to an expected recommendation of a 5% increase to the National Minimum Wage. Listeners share their passions with us. Matthew explains what happened when he came across a woman in distress in Dunfanaghy, Co. Donegal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ramona was shocked by the amount of underage drinking she saw at the National Ploughing Championships this week. Adam Turkington of Belfast Culture Night. Teacher Emer has been working on a history project with her students in Kilkenny. Eimear is a secondary school teacher and moving to Australia this weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pharmacists around the country are highlighting the increasing levels of crime they are witnessings. Ferdia has moved from Dublin to Wexford but cannot get a GP. Following last night's episode of The Traitors we discuss the old Irish tradition of lamenting the dead.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Social Democrats TD Eoin Hayes has apologised for wearing brown make-up while dressed up as former US president Barack Obama. Should vaping be banned in public spaces? Some concerns have been raised about the contruction of log cabins in gardens. Richie and Frances remember the Bás Beatha booklet being distributed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Eamon was attacked while cycling in Dublin City. Frank is concerned about our level of preperation in the event of an emergency. Listeners are divided on whether or not the president should be able to speak Irish. Dr. Liqa Ur Rehman tells us about the racism he and his colleagues are facing. Would you give up your seat on the bus?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phone Etiquette in Theatre - Surviving griefSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Westlife to be featured on Stamps! - Ballina Tidy Towns robbed - Presidential Election - Orla Foley on coping with the death of her brother Anthony FoleySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Listeners get in touch with Liveline. For anyone affected by these topics, help is available. Please visit https://about.rte.ie/ie/helplines/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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what a fat asshole.
John is a LEGEND.
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Mná nbďfgg. Jfg++f bn8i bwbm.! B
Listening from Scotland, worrying.
The reason you would not hear of people at the crimmal Court is because there not always reported by meadia
This is not a racist problem because it is happening to everybody and anybody.
Is this a joke?
Ridiculous. The next round of elections, get rid.
Don't be silenced Eric. Don't allow grovellers to the bombastic, inhumane Trump to triumph. Now more than ever good men and good women need to stand upto Power and refuse to let Evil triumph. We might be over your way in late September. So we'll come and support you, call on the sycophantic mayor to find some courage in his head and heart to defend Truth and social justice. Best.