RTÉ - Liveline

Follow RTÉ - Liveline
Share on
Copy link to clipboard

Joe Duffy talks to the Irish public about affairs of the day.

RTÉ:Ireland


    • Aug 5, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekdays NEW EPISODES
    • 56m AVG DURATION
    • 1,605 EPISODES


    More podcasts from RTÉ:Ireland

    Search for episodes from RTÉ - Liveline with a specific topic:

    Latest episodes from RTÉ - Liveline

    Drug Addiction - Motorway driving - Childcare costs - Caring for adult children - Rescued seagull

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 69:40


    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.

    Problems with Apprenticeship programs - Treatment for nut allergies - Caring for those with intellectual disabilites - A day trip in Dublin

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2025 66:26


    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

    Caring for adult children - Anti-social behaviour in Dublin City

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 65:44


    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.

    Daughter with intellectual disabilities - Cow sculpture vandalised - Motorbike accident - Back garden cabins

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 64:10


    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.

    EU-US Trade Deal - Obama freedom of Dublin City - HHC drug banned

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 70:03


    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.

    Missing son - Having an accident abroad - Decision Support Service - Sea rescue

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 68:34


    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.

    Supporting England - Paperwork frustrations - Racism - All-Ireland football final

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2025 68:16


    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.

    AIB frustration - Lost pigeon - Seagulls - Warmer Homes Scheme

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 69:01


    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.

    Gaza - a good samaritan story - Indian community in Ireland

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 69:52


    Buchra on the ongoing situation in Gaza as people continue to try cope without aid. Roisin explains how a passing jogger helped her and her children when they got into difficulty in a river in Kilkenny. Listeners share their stories and give reaction following an alleged assault on an Indian man.

    Tallaght attack - Alcohol labelling - Marble Arch Caves flooding

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 75:47


    Jennifer explains what she witnessed last weekend. Cathal and Liam's opinons differ on health labelling on alcohol products. Kim and her husband encountered flash flooding on their recent trip to the Marble Arch Caves in Co. Fermanagh.

    Farm safety - Cork homecoming - Hauliers awaiting driving tests - Tinnitus

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 57:58


    Listeners share their stories of farm accidents. Reaction following the decision that there will be no homecoming event in Cork following their All-Ireland hurling final yesterday. The Irish Road Haulage Association has accused the Road Safety Authority of 'massaging' driver testing figures. Brian shares his experience of living with tinnitus.

    Tinnitus - Should the voting age be lowered? - All-Ireland final build up

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025 69:19


    Listeners share their experiences of dealing with tinnitus. Some feel the voting age should be lowered to 16 while others strongly disagree. Listeners are excited for the All-Ireland Senior hurling Championship final between Cork and Tipperary this weekend.

    Back to school costs - Rosslare rescue - Public toilets - Hobbies at a later age

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 72:40


    Further reaction to the €1450 back to school cost being reported. Three young fishermen helped to rescue swimmers who had gotten into distress in Rosslare Harbour. Many people feel the standard of public toilets in Ireland could be better. Milda and Brian tell us about the hobbies they took up a little later in life.

    Car damage - Back to school costs - Restricted dogs in apartment

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 62:54


    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.

    Snake rescue - Trump's tariffs - Cost of living - Holiday pickpocketing - Ben Healy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 70:40


    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.

    Consideration for Cleaners - Tariff Threats - Train etiquette

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 70:29


    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?

    Live Aid - Songs to psych you up - Viral TikTok - Banana ice cream

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 69:36


    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.

    Corporal punishment

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 70:22


    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.

    Corporal punishment

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 68:50


    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. 

    Near death experiences - Sexual abuse in schools investigation - Sheep attack

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 62:17


    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.

    The importance of defibrillation - Catering on trains - Emissions tax

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 66:07


    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?

    Gambling addiction - Potential tractor driving test - Happy 4th of July

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2025 63:11


    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.

    Michael D Higgins portrait - Car insurance as a volunteer - Diogo Jota RIP - Aftermath of cancer - Cafe prices

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 58:15


    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.

    College fees - Castro the dog - Brother Kevin Crowley RIP - Spouse going deaf

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 67:41


    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.

    AI tour guides, Online job applications, Slushy machines, Lorry mirrors, college fees

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 53:36


    Discussion and debate with Philip Boucher-Hayes

    Joe Duffy's last Liveline

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 71:32


    Joe Duffy is joined by friends, fans, and well-wishers as he says goodbye to Liveline on RTÉ Radio 1.

    Brendan O'Carroll - Mountain rescue - Goodbye Joe

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 67:13


    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.

    Granby Row heroics and remembering the Noyeks fire

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 67:43


    Listeners get in touch with their memories of the Noyeks fire in 1972.

    Epilepsy - E-Scooters - Rabies - Donating Body to Science

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 57:03


    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.

    Acid attack - Bees in the house - E-Scooters - Catch up call

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 67:24


    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

    Attacks in Dublin City - Donating Body to Science - Life Saving Buoys

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 68:12


    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.

    Tallaght Bus - AI and the Metaverse - Cat Killing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 65:50


    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.

    Dublin Attacks - Disabled Parking - Small Businesses - Organ Donation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 67:38


    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.

    Unrest in Iran - Organ Donation - Mushroom Soup

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 56:47


    Ismail and Sami speak to us as Iran strikes Israel as loud explosions are heard in Tehran. Listeners get in touch with their stories as opt-out organ donation act comes into effect. Rosario is on the hunt for the person who sent her a box of Erin mushroom soup when she was pregnant 36 years ago.

    Dublin City Attack - Mother and Baby Home - GAA Theft - Guinness Book of World Records

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 67:20


    Ellie explains how she was attacked in Dublin last week. Work is under way to seal off part of the site of the former mother-and-baby home in Tuam, Co Galway. Grainne explains how bottles and cans that her GAA Club were collecting were stolen. John in Wexford is still on the hunt for some Guinness Books of World Records to complete his collection.

    Penalty Shootouts in Hurling - Foxes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 68:19


    Listeners get in touch in relation to the penalty shootout that decided the Munster Senior Hurling Championship final between Cork and Limerick on Saturday. People are frustrated as foxes are damaging gardens as people continue to feed them.

    Guinness World Records - Slow Dance Sets

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 69:00


    Discussion and debate with Katie Hannon.

    Tidy Town tourism- The Athy teenage band on Netflix - Brian Wilson Tribute - Electric Fencing Theft

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 68:30


    Aileen Crean O'Brien is part of a programme that rewards Kenmare tourists who help out. Athy band IF have featured on the Netflix series 'Ginny and Georgia'. Brian Wilson, the legendary musician and Beach Boys co-founder died yesterday aged 82. John Lenihan had over €1,000 worth of electric fencing stolen from his farm.

    Quitting smoking after 50 years - Recovering a Facebook page - Tracking a stork

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 72:12


    Mick and Olivia have successfully given up a lifetime habit thanks to a HSE programme. Keith was the victim of a phishing attack that has locked him out of Facebook pages, including one that was a memorial to his son. Cian Cardiff tellls us all about a rare white stork that has been sighted in Wexford

    Renting - Tracing a mother's name - The return of short shorts? - Do you need a 50,000 euro wedding?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 69:01


    70-year-old Eileen, who has rented her property for 11 years, has to leave by November as her landlord is selling. Fiona's application for Irish citizenship has been stalled by an odd error on a birth certificate. Are short shorts back in fashion for men? Ann Marie Gannon gives her verdict. Would you spend €50,000 on a wedding?

    Amanda Brunker - Nursing Homes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 66:09


    Amanda Brunker on Mark McAnaw being jailed for 11 years for the harassment of her and two other journalists. More listeners react to the RTÉ Investigates programme that highlighted poor care in some of the country's nursing homes.

    Nursing Homes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 68:37


    Listeners react to last night's RTÉ Investigates programme looking into the care in our nursing homes.

    Claim RTÉ - Liveline

    In order to claim this podcast we'll send an email to with a verification link. Simply click the link and you will be able to edit tags, request a refresh, and other features to take control of your podcast page!

    Claim Cancel