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Friday 18th September

Lock Down Rules in Dublin Ronan Lee says the Dublin lockdown will not stop him from keeping his fitness facility in Castleknock open. Listen Download

Van Morrisons Anti - Lockdown Gerald is a Van Morrisson fan but he is unhappy that the singer is releasing anti-lockdown songs. Listen Download

Sent Home From School Marie's daughter was sent home from school because her mask snapped. Listen Download

Covid Cancels Holy Communions Jackie Kinsella is upset because her grandson missed out on his communion today. Listen Download

Tullamore Closure The latest on the golf outing to Tullamore which caused controversy. Listen Download

Thursday 17th September

Stage 3 Theater Lock Down Actor Gary Cooke said he didn't understand why theaters and galleries would be closed if Dublin moved to Stage Three of the proposed lock down. He didn't understand why restaurants and bars would be allowed to stay open. Listen Download

Vandalism of Statues Julie spoke about the statue of Our Lady in Coolock which has been vandalised. Richard spoke about the Roger Casement statue in Ballyteigue in Co Kerry which recently was adorned with the local club's jersey and a hurley cable-tied to his hands. Listen Download

HSE Wording on Literature On Liveline today, we spoke to Sarah who took offence that the HSE refers to people with a cervix, rather and 'women and trans men', in their literature regarding cervical health and smear testing. Amy rang to say that she didn't mind the eradication of the word 'woman' and that she felt it was inclusive. Listen Download

Wednesday 16th September

Over 70's Ageism Truck driver and country music aficionado Gerry Martin is 71 years old. He wants to hire a hoist in order to cut his hedges but he's not allowed because of his age. He and other callers talk to Joe about what they're prevented from doing because they happen to be over-70. Listen Download

Tuesday 15th September

Recovering from Covid 19 Survivors of Covid 19 talk to Joe about their recovery and Noel who currently has the virus describes his condition from his hospital bed in Limerick. Listen Download

Covid-19 Dublin Restrictions The Government's medium plan for Covid 19 sees so called 'wet' pubs in Dublin remain close. Publicans give their reaction. Listen Download

Monday 14th September

Washing Machine Scams Geraldine got scammed when buying a second-hand washing machine on Facebook marketplace. Dave Hewitt saved the day and gave Geraldine a replacement washing machine. Listen Download

Reduced Interest Rates Radoslav Andreeva called to tell Joe that Bank of Ireland has reduced the interest rate on young savers account tenfold. Listen Download

National Lottery Daily Millions draw Anne from Co. Offaly says she's played the National Lottery Daily Millions draw, but the draws haven't taken place since Saturday afternoon. She wants to know what the problem is. Listen Download

Patient Data Callers to discuss the transfer of brain tissue samples from Beaumont Hospital to research company 'Genuity Science'. Carol McSherry says her late mother was happy to give samples in '15, but Carol's now concerned that the data could be sold on to another party. Listen Download

Friday 11th September

CAO 2020 First Round Offers Students, parents and teachers give their reaction to the first round CAO offers Listen Download

Thursday 10th September

Maternity Experiences During The Pandemic Joe speaks to women who have suffered miscarriages alone in Ireland's maternity hospitals without their partners by their sides. Kodaline's Vinny May who is expecting his baby boy in two weeks time shared his worries and fears about the forthcoming birth of his son. Listen Download

Wednesday 9th September

Carer's allowance Breda who lost her carer's allowance says it should not be means tested. Listen Download

Covid Hairloss Elizabeth has come through Covid 19 but the stress caused hair loss. Listen Download

Mask Excemptions Dr Amy Morgan tells Joe GPs are being inundated with requests for mask exemptions Listen Download

Journeying through the health system alone due to Covid 19 restrictions and other related stories Una, Estelle and Samantha share their heartbreaking stories of loss. Listen Download

Crime and punishment Joe speaks to Thomas who can't escape his past Listen Download

Tuesday 8th September

Kerry Way Ultra Winner Joe talks to Gavin Byrne winner of the Kerry Way Ultra Listen Download

Antisocial behavior Eduardo Rider works as a rider for Deliveroo and is terrified to go back to work because of teenage gangs. Over the last year the gang has shot fireworks at him as well as eggs, water bottles and umbrellas.r Listen Download

Birthing alone during Covid Sarah talked to Joe about the prospect of giving birth to her first child without her partner by her side. Listen Download

No Cash here 'BECAUSE OF COVID' Jenny Brennan was very annoyed today when she could pay for her items with cash today . There were no signs before she ordered her food and no signs on the doo Listen Download

Daylight Robbery Gerard Mc Gibney told Joe about a robbery at his niece Debbie’s house yesterday afternoon. Debbie is expecting her first child, the intruders stole the baby’s pram, cot and even the maternity bag that was packed for the hospital. Listen Download

Monday 7th September

WORKING CONDITIONS IN THE GIG ECONOMY Rodrigo Guido works as a Deliveroo delivery rider. He tells Joe how difficult day-to-day living can be, delivering food to the people of Dublin city. Listen Download

INTIMIDATING GARDENERS Eamon's mum was quoted €100 for work on her garden which, within the space of minutes, went up to €250 and then over €400. Feeling intimidated, she contacted the Gardai. Eamon tells Joe what happened. Listen Download

LEAVING CERT 2020 As the class of 2020 receive their Leaving Certificate results, Joe talks to school principal Eddie Gaughran who says up to 20 percent of his students have been unfairly downgraded. Listen Download

Friday 4th September

Covid Loneliness Bernard, Pat and Noel speak about the loneliness people are feeling as a result of the various covid restrictions. Listen Download

New Rules for Pubs Publicans and restaurateurs give their reaction to the measures that require them to retain records of all food orders for 28 days. Listen Download

Thursday 3rd September

Love in the time of Covid Miriam Owens talks about how she kept her relationship going during lockdown. She and her partner Eddie lived separately in the same house for 16 weeks and were recently reunited. Listen Download

Getting Back Home After Funeral Tony and Bernadette travelled from their home in Australia to say goodbye to their daughter Edel who passed away from breast cancer, aged 39, in July. But now, because of worldwide Covid restrictions, they can't get back. Listen Download

Masks in Dublin Gerard confronted two people who were refusing to wear masks in his local sandwich shop, but an off-duty Garda asked HIM to leave the store. Listen Download

Wednesday 2nd September

Government Leaflet A Government leaflet which encourages people to go online for their sexual activity has stirred our listeners to outrage. Listen Download

Tuesday 1st September

No Services Brendan is worried about his son who has special needs and his day service has been suspended Listen Download

Summer without GAA Summer without GAA, Sheila and Eamon miss attending the matches Listen Download

Online Scams Since the Covid 19 pandemic more people are making their purchases on line. Callers tell Katie about various scams. Listen Download

Monday 31st August

Irish Americans Listeners react to Mary Devlin who lives in New Jersey and tells us what she thinks it is to be Irish American. Listen Download

Friday 28th August

The Bishop and Golfgate Listeners react to Bishop Emeritus Dr. Willie Walsh who says on Liveline that what happened in Clifden was wrong but he worries about the scale of anger and demand for heavy punishment and that forgiveness is important. Listen Download

Thursday 27th August

Covid Wedding Woes Wedding woes: callers to Liveline discuss the new Failte Ireland guidelines for weddings during the pandemic. Ashley and Michelle are considering calling off their big days because of the 11.30pm curfew being imposed on guests. Listen Download

Wednesday 26th August

Covid GP Charges Callers to Liveline tell Katie they have been charged for Covid consultations by their GP, despite the service being free. Listen Download

Schools Return Concerns This week sees teachers and students return to school. A concerned teacher and parents speak to Katie. Listen Download

Golf Gate Continues As Commissioner Hogan fights to keep his job, callers give their views on the various explanations he detailed in an interview yesterday to RTÉ. Listen Download

Tuesday 25th August

Concerns Over Schools Re Opening Sinead White is a Primary school Principal in the Midlands. She says her school is not prepared for the re-opening. Listen Download

Retired Judge Michael Pattwell on Golf Gate Retired judge Michael Pattwell has his say on the golf outing in Galway and whether a Supreme Court justice should have been in attendance. Listen Download

Golf Gate Contines More listeners have their say on the golf outing in Galway last week that appears to have broken Covid guidelines. Listen Download

Monday 24th August

Outrage at Oireachtas Society Event Cormac told Katie that he was in the Clifden hotel at the same time the Oireachtas Golf Society Event took place. Orla is very angry about the golf gate fiasco after losing her beloved father John Mc Gillicudy last week. John lost both his father and mother due to Covid within 9 weeks of each other. David lost his mother during the pandemic. Listen Download

Friday 21st August

Oireachtas Golf Society event in Cllifden Loved ones dying alone, restricted funerals, cancelled weddings and a myriad of postponed events - callers give their reaction to the Oireachtas Golf Society event in Cllifden this week. Listen Download

Thursday 20th August

Reactions to the Ministers Comments Katie talks to listeners who react to Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly’s comments about Covid-19, risk, sports and...trampolines. Listen Download

Wednesday 19th August

ATM Good Smarathan Catriona was withdrawing €300 from an ATM but walked away without taking the cash. A passerby insisted on giving her €100. She wants to return the cash as the €300 she was withdrawing was automatically sucked back into the machine. Listen Download

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