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Liveline

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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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RTÉ Radio 1

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Society

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www.rte.ie

Latest episode

Nov 6, 2026

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Episodes

Pharmacy crime - No GP - Lamenting 17.09.2025

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.

Eoin Hayes - Vaping - Log cabins - Bás Beatha booklet 16.09.2025

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.

Cyclist attack - Public warning system - President's Irish - Racism - Manners 15.09.2025

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?

Phone etiquette in Theatre - Surviving grief 12.09.2025

Phone Etiquette in Theatre - Surviving grief

Westlife to be featured on Stamps! - Ballina Tidy Towns robbed - Presidential Election - Orla Foley on coping with the death of her brother 11.09.2025

Westlife to be featured on Stamps! - Ballina Tidy Towns robbed - Presidential Election - Orla Foley on coping with the death of her brother Anthony Foley

Disabled parking spaces - College Student Commute - Irish girl sparks Hamilton Tik Tok trend - Dealing with grief after suicide 10.09.2025

Listeners get in touch with Liveline. For anyone affected by these topics, help is available. Please visit https://about.rte.ie/ie/helplines/

Threats againsts politicians - Dealing with the loss of a loved one - IDF attack on Qatar 09.09.2025

Listeners got in touch with the show over threats to our public representatives, and Nicole Greer talked the loss of her husband.

David McWilliams Scam - Kicked out of the National Museum! - Presidential Election date - AI is helping Farming 08.09.2025

Listeners get in touch with Liveline.

Is your job AI safe? 05.09.2025

Listeners get in touch to explain how their jobs are safe from the AI evolution.

Extortionate Vet costs 04.09.2025

Listeners got in touch to talk about the high fees they have had to pay to get their animals treated at the Vets.

Student accommodation - Alopecia 02.09.2025

Students right around the country are scrambling to find accommodation. Danielle and Brenda outline their alopecia journeys.

The Traitors Ireland - School secretaries and caretakers on strike - Standing up to crime - EP proposal 01.09.2025

Many listeners were surprised what contestants on The Traitors Ireland would spend the cash prize on. School secretaries and caretakers are on strike. Community activist Joe Mooney on how he and others are standing up to crime. Clare caught a sweet moment on camera at Electric Picnic.

Marriage proposals - Movie soundtracks - Unwanted medicines 01.09.2025

In the wake of this week's Taylor Swift news listeners tell us about their marriage proposals. Derek O'Connor, Culture Editor, RTÉ joins us to run through the greatest movie soundtracks that have been made. What should you do with medicines you no longer require?

Masseuse messages - UNIFIL withdrawal - Strike action - The Speed Project 28.08.2025

Marie is annoyed by the messages and requests her company is getting. Listeners share their thoughts on what the withdrawal of UNIFIL will mean for Lebanon. School secretaries and caretakers have begun indefinite strike action. David and his friends ran from Chamonix to Marseille in France which is 465km and took 32.5 hours.

CAO offers - Catcalling - Autism places - BreastCheck - Sports meltdowns 27.08.2025

Aisling tells us about her CAO offer. Listeners share their experices of and thoughts on catcalling. Marie is concerned about securing a school place for her autistic son. More women share their experiences with the BreastCheck screening programme. Is it ok for sports people to lose their cool every now and then?

Childcare - Bord Gáis Energy Theatre show - Sports tantrums 26.08.2025

Crèche fees and places continue to cause stress for many. Listeners were not happy when the interval at Calamity Jane in the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre ran to 90 minutes due to a medical emergency. Nick was shocked at Daniil Medvedev's recent meltdown at the US Open.

BreastCheck - Alternative jobs - Is a united Ireland on the way? 25.08.2025

Various listeners are concerned about the efficiency of the BreastCheck screening programme. Marie and Fiona tell us about their respective lives in the Navy and engineering. Callers share their opinions on whether or not a united Ireland is a good idea.

American Football in Ireland - Lost photos - Wedding chaos - Loneliness 22.08.2025

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.

Male-dominated workplaces - Liffey swims - Reading 21.08.2025

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?

Illegal dumping - House of Guinness - Loneliness 20.08.2025

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.

School secretaries & caretakers - Ex-soldier turned shaman 18.08.2025

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.

L'Oréal influencer - Stolen bikes - Deaf baby - Oasis 15.08.2025

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.

Rent reforms - Rats 14.08.2025

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.

Specsavers Ad - Rental reforms - Water safety warning - Oasis 13.08.2025

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.

Clamping - Package delivery - seaweed Catherine O'Leary RIP - Rewilding 12.08.2025

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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