Liveline

Liveline

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.

Episodes

American Football in Ireland - Lost photos - Wedding chaos - Loneliness

August 22, 2025 • 66 mins
Gary wonders should American football be played in Ireland? Maire recently found two old photos in Dublin and is hoping to find their owner. Rebecca tells us how stressful it is to plan a wedding these days. Philip got in touch to tell us how he winters in Spain rather than Ireland.
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Male-dominated workplaces - Liffey swims - Reading

August 21, 2025 • 62 mins
The newly crowned Rose of Tralee Caitlin Cummins is an apprentice electrician and says she loves it. Listeners tell us about their experiences swimming in the River Liffey. Should we be doing more to encourage people to read?
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Illegal dumping - House of Guinness - Loneliness

August 20, 2025 • 69 mins
Numerous listeners have witnessed illegal dumping in their area. Journalist and editor Emily Hourican is excited for the new Netflix series 'House of Guinness.' Nathan highlights how tough loneliness is to deal with.
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School secretaries & caretakers - Ex-soldier turned shaman

August 18, 2025 • 69 mins
School secretaries and caretakers are set to go on strike next week over pay and pension entitlements. Ex-soldier Paul O’Halloran turned shaman after a near-death experience in Lebanon 1979.
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L'Oréal influencer - Stolen bikes - Deaf baby - Oasis

August 15, 2025 • 70 mins
Numerous listeners are unhappy with L'Oréal hiring OnlyFans creator Ari Kytsya to promote products. Sarah and Sophia both had their e-bikes stolen. Munro Ruigrok tells Sarah about his son Colton who was diagnosed as profoundly deaf soon after birth. The weekend is finally here and Oasis are in town.
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Rent reforms - Rats

August 14, 2025 • 68 mins
Listeners are worried about the rent reforms set to be introduced next year. Rachel has been driven crazy by a rat infestation in her house.
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Specsavers Ad - Rental reforms - Water safety warning - Oasis

August 13, 2025 • 48 mins
Brian has suffered from hearing loss and is not happy with the Specsavers ad for hearing aids. Martin has had to deliver 12 eviction notices due to the rental reforms coming into place next March. Naoive explains how her son drowed to death at the age of 21 two years ago. Brenda Donohoe looks back on meeting Oasis in Cork just under 30 years ago.
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Clamping - Package delivery - seaweed Catherine O'Leary RIP - Rewilding

August 12, 2025 • 69 mins
Joe is shocked that people attending a funeral got clamped. Helen explains what happened to her package. Anne is unhappy with the amount of seaweed at the beach in Salthill, Galway. Pat O'Leary speaks about the passing of his daughter Catherine. Listeners have mixed views on rewilding and whether or not seaweed should be cleared from beaches.
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Painkiller addiction - Camogie bus chaos - Student accommodation - E-Scooters

August 11, 2025 • 67 mins
Paul and Doreen explain how they have used medication to deal with chronic pain. Seamus says the planning and organising around transport to the camogie yesterday was not good enough. Many students are worried about sourcing accommodation for the year ahead. Should there be more laws surrounding the use of e-scooters?
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Cost of living - Trespassing - Irish dancing - Braveheart

August 8, 2025 • 65 mins
Peter is a baker and explains how rising costs are affecting him. Louise feels the laws around trespassing are inadequate. Barry is a world champion Irish dancer and was a keen GAA player but a back issue kept him from doing anything for a year. Listeners share their Braveheart stories ahead of the 30th anniversary of the release next month.
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Camogie finals - Back to school costs - Finding love again

August 7, 2025 • 72 mins
Why will Croke Park not be sold out this weekend for the All-Ireland camogie finals More parents are concerned about the cost of children returning to school. What's it like to find love again or later in life? Some listeners let us know.
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Zara ads banned - Back to school costs - Dog allergies - Trucks on motorways - Caring for an adult child

August 6, 2025 • 73 mins
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.
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Drug Addiction - Motorway driving - Childcare costs - Caring for adult children - Rescued seagull

August 5, 2025 • 69 mins
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.
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Problems with Apprenticeship programs - Treatment for nut allergies - Caring for those with intellectual disabilites - A day trip in Dublin

August 1, 2025 • 66 mins
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
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Caring for adult children - Anti-social behaviour in Dublin City

July 31, 2025 • 65 mins
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.
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Daughter with intellectual disabilities - Cow sculpture vandalised - Motorbike accident - Back garden cabins

July 30, 2025 • 64 mins
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.
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EU-US Trade Deal - Obama freedom of Dublin City - HHC drug banned

July 29, 2025 • 70 mins
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.
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Missing son - Having an accident abroad - Decision Support Service - Sea rescue

July 28, 2025 • 68 mins
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.
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Supporting England - Paperwork frustrations - Racism - All-Ireland football final

July 25, 2025 • 68 mins
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.
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AIB frustration - Lost pigeon - Seagulls - Warmer Homes Scheme

July 24, 2025 • 69 mins
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.
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