Liveline
News & Politics
About
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
- Bird Flu - Inquest - Housing
This episode of Liveline covers the impact of bird flu on farmers, the conclusion of an inquest into Emer O'Loughlin's death, and a young renter's struggles with housing.
- Older Mothers - DJ Carey
This episode of Liveline features listeners discussing their experiences of becoming mothers later in life. Roseanna Ruane shares her perspective regarding the actions of DJ Carey.
- DJ Carey Sentenced to Prison - Death of Sr. Stan
This Liveline episode features caller reactions to the sentencing of DJ Carey for fraud and tributes to the late campaigner Sr. Stanislaus Kennedy.
- Halloween - Fear of Public Speaking
This episode of Liveline discusses Halloween and the fear of public speaking. Michael shares thoughts on Halloween, while Orlaith provides advice on addressing fears.
- Online Harassment - Tolls - Dogs in Bed - Merck plant to close in Arklow - Canal Rescue
This episode of Liveline covers various topics including online harassment, daily commutes with toll roads, the habit of sleeping with dogs, the closure of a Merck plant in Arklow, and a canal rescue.
- Remembering Mary McGee - Is Transition Year a good idea? - Cashless at the match - Radio Caroline
This Liveline episode covers topics such as remembering Mary McGee, the value of Transition Year, cashless payments at sporting events, and Radio Caroline.
- Deer Collisions - Wallpaper Disasters - Dublin Marathon Perpetual Cup - Comfort Food
This Liveline episode features discussions on deer collisions, wallpaper, the Dublin Marathon Perpetual Cup, and comfort food. Listeners share personal stories and insights related to these varied topics.
- Aerosol Deaths - Weather Warnings - Tame Deer - Cloth Nappies
This Liveline episode covers diverse topics including aerosol deaths, the necessity of weather warnings, a man with a tame deer, and experiences with cloth nappies and toilet training.
- Endometriosis - Louvre Heist - Chocolate
This episode features callers discussing their experiences with endometriosis and a new framework. It also includes updates on the Louvre heist and a segment about chocolate.
- KPOP - Marriage Preparation Course - Ireland Caps
Listeners to Liveline share their thoughts on the KPOP phenomenon. Also discussed are marriage preparation courses and the pride of playing for Ireland.
- Property Tax - Blood and Milk Donations
This Liveline episode features Anne Marie discussing property tax on her family home, and Orla sharing her story about donating to a milk bank.
- Blood Donation - Infant Loss
This episode of Liveline features listeners sharing their experiences with blood donation. Additionally, a couple recounts their story of infant loss.
- Miscarriage - Enhanced Games
This episode of Liveline features callers discussing their experiences with miscarriage. Additionally, retired Paralympian Ellen Keane shares her views on the Enhanced Games scheduled for 2026.
- Good Deeds - Miscarriage - Grey Hairs
This episode of Liveline features callers discussing acts of kindness, the experience of miscarriage, and the choice to embrace grey hair.
- Sober Dating - Stoma Bags - Acts of Kindness
This episode features callers discussing sober dating and social life, sharing acts of kindness, and their experiences living with stoma bags. The conversation covers personal stories and insights on these topics.
- Stoma Bags - Tariffs - Gaza - Slane Headliner Announced
This Liveline episode discusses individuals living with stoma bags, businesses facing tariff struggles, the announcement of Luke Combs as a headliner at Slane, and a Palestinian woman in Ireland reacting to news of a peace deal. The episod…
- Callers React To Budget 2026
Liveline listeners share their experiences regarding the impact of tariffs on their businesses and the consequences of Budget 2026. The discussion focuses on how these financial changes have affected them personally and professionally.
- Jim Gavin Withdraws From Presidential Race
This Liveline episode covers listener reactions to Jim Gavin's withdrawal from the presidential race. It also includes a segment remembering author Jilly Cooper.
- Taylor Swift Album Reactions – Carer Support Struggles – 60 Years of The Blue Max
This Liveline episode features listener reactions to Taylor Swift's new album. Additionally, a carer shares his experiences, and the 60th anniversary of the film "The Blue Max" is noted.
- The Heartache of Pet Loss - Energy Bills
This Liveline episode features listeners discussing pet loss and the healing process. Additionally, a listener shares difficulties understanding energy bill repayment restructuring.
- Next Week's Budget - Rescue - Boyzone
This episode of Liveline features listener concerns about the upcoming budget, a rescue story involving a mother and her son, and Boyzone fans reacting to the band's final show being in London.
- Creeslough Explosion Anniversary - Budget Issues - Dolly Parton
This episode of Liveline covers the Creeslough Explosion anniversary with input from victims' families. It also addresses listener questions about the budget and their affection for Dolly Parton.
- Suicide - Spitting in Public - Disabilities
This episode of Liveline features discussions on various social topics. Guests share personal experiences of losing a loved one to suicide, while callers debate public spitting and perceptions of disabilities.
- Working with a disability - Sandwiches - The Living and the Dead
Saoirse and Amy discuss the challenges of working with a disability. The episode also features listeners' favorite sandwiches and an interview with author Conor W. O'Brien about his book, "The Living and the Dead."
- Binge drinking - Clamping - Digital detox - Stroke - Older parents
This Liveline episode covers multiple topics including Emma's warning about binge drinking, Mary's parking clamp incident, and a discussion on digital detoxing. Philip recounts his stroke experience, and listeners share stories about older…
- Presidential Election - Becoming a father later in life - Irish language exemptions
This episode of Liveline features listener reactions to the presidential election and Maria Steen. Also discussed are experiences of becoming a father later in life and Irish language exemptions for students in Irish schools.
- Autism - Rural school numbers - Election posters - Teenage vaping
This Liveline episode covers listener reactions to claims about paracetamol and autism. Other topics include rural school pupil numbers, the use of election posters during the Presidential Election, and the dangers of teenage vaping.
- SNA redeployment - Waterford weather map - Pitch vandalism - Silent 999 calls
Listeners express concerns about SNA redeployment in schools and discuss Waterford's representation on weather maps. The episode also covers pitch vandalism and features Sgt. Caitriona Holohan explaining silent 999 calls.
- Childminders - Minimum wage - Passion projects - Donegal rescue
This episode of Liveline covers a listener's concern about a childminder, reactions to a proposed minimum wage increase, listeners sharing their passion projects, and a rescue incident in Donegal.
- Alcohol at the Ploughing - Belfast Culture Night - Ireland's oldest school - Emigrating teacher
Ramona expresses concern about underage drinking at the National Ploughing Championships. Adam Turkington provides details on Belfast Culture Night. The episode also features a teacher discussing a history project in Kilkenny and another t…
- Pharmacy crime - No GP - Lamenting
This Liveline episode covers pharmacists reporting rising crime rates, an individual's struggle to find a GP after moving, and a discussion on the Irish tradition of lamenting the dead.
- Eoin Hayes - Vaping - Log cabins - Bás Beatha booklet
Eoin Hayes apologizes for wearing brown make-up. The episode discusses whether vaping should be banned in public spaces, concerns about log cabin construction, and memories of the Bás Beatha booklet.
- Cyclist attack - Public warning system - President's Irish - Racism - Manners
This Liveline episode covers an attack on a cyclist in Dublin, concerns about public emergency preparedness, and a debate on the President's use of Irish. It also features Dr. Liqa Ur Rehman discussing racism and a discussion on bus etique…
- Phone etiquette in Theatre - Surviving grief
This episode of Liveline covers phone etiquette in theatre, including audience behavior, and also addresses the topic of surviving grief, sharing personal experiences of loss.
- Westlife to be featured on Stamps! - Ballina Tidy Towns robbed - Presidential Election - Orla Foley on coping with the death of her brother
This episode of Liveline covers Westlife being featured on stamps, the Ballina Tidy Towns robbery, and information on the Presidential Election. Also featured is Orla Foley, discussing 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
This Liveline episode features listener contributions on topics including disabled parking spaces, college student commutes, an Irish girl starting a Hamilton TikTok trend, and processing grief after a suicide. Resources for those affected…
- Threats againsts politicians - Dealing with the loss of a loved one - IDF attack on Qatar
This episode of Liveline features listener responses to threats against public representatives, a discussion with Nicole Greer on the loss of her husband, and coverage of an IDF attack on Qatar.
- David McWilliams Scam - Kicked out of the National Museum! - Presidential Election date - AI is helping Farming
Listeners get in touch with Liveline to discuss a range of topics. These include a David McWilliams scam, an incident at the National Museum, the upcoming Presidential Election date, and the application of AI in farming.
- Is your job AI safe?
On Liveline, listeners share their perspectives on why their jobs are safe from the advancements in AI technology.
- Extortionate Vet costs
On Liveline, listeners discuss the high costs they have encountered for veterinary services and animal treatments. They share their experiences regarding the fees paid to vets.
- Student accommodation - Alopecia
This Liveline episode discusses the student accommodation crisis in Ireland. It also features Danielle and Brenda, who share their personal journeys with alopecia.
- The Traitors Ireland - School secretaries and caretakers on strike - Standing up to crime - EP proposal
This episode of Liveline covers what contestants on The Traitors Ireland would spend the cash prize on, school secretaries and caretakers on strike, community activism against crime, and a moment caught on camera at Electric Picnic.
- Marriage proposals - Movie soundtracks - Unwanted medicines
This episode of Liveline features listeners discussing marriage proposals, a segment on movie soundtracks with Derek O'Connor, and a discussion about what to do with unwanted medicines.
- Masseuse messages - UNIFIL withdrawal - Strike action - The Speed Project
This Liveline episode features discussions on various topics, including unwanted messages received by a company, the implications of UNIFIL's withdrawal from Lebanon, indefinite strike action by school staff, and a 465km ultrarun from Cham…
- CAO offers - Catcalling - Autism places - BreastCheck - Sports meltdowns
This episode of Liveline covers various listener experiences including CAO offers, catcalling, challenges in securing school places for autistic children, and experiences with the BreastCheck screening program. The discussion also touches…
- Childcare - Bord Gáis Energy Theatre show - Sports tantrums
This Liveline episode covers listener concerns about crèche fees and availability. It also features reactions to a 90-minute interval at a Bord Gáis Energy Theatre show and discusses Daniil Medvedev's US Open meltdown.
- BreastCheck - Alternative jobs - Is a united Ireland on the way?
This episode of Liveline covers listener concerns about the BreastCheck screening program, discussions with Marie and Fiona about their careers in the Navy and engineering, and callers' opinions on the idea of a united Ireland.
- American Football in Ireland - Lost photos - Wedding chaos - Loneliness
This Liveline episode features discussions about American football in Ireland, a search for the owner of lost photos, the stresses of wedding planning, and the experience of wintering in Spain.
- Male-dominated workplaces - Liffey swims - Reading
The episode discusses experiences in male-dominated workplaces, specifically focusing on an apprentice electrician. It also covers listener experiences with swimming in the River Liffey and explores methods to encourage reading.
- Illegal dumping - House of Guinness - Loneliness
This Liveline episode features listeners discussing illegal dumping, Emily Hourican on 'House of Guinness', and Nathan sharing insights on loneliness.