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Joe Duffy talks to the Irish public about affairs of the day. Have you got a story to tell? If you’d like to talk to Joe on-air about an issue that concerns you then we want to hear from you. Email joe@rte.ie. Listen live Monday to Friday at 1.45-3pm on RTÉ Radio 1.

Location:

Dublin, Ireland

Networks:

RTE Ireland

Description:

Joe Duffy talks to the Irish public about affairs of the day. Have you got a story to tell? If you’d like to talk to Joe on-air about an issue that concerns you then we want to hear from you. Email joe@rte.ie. Listen live Monday to Friday at 1.45-3pm on RTÉ Radio 1.

Language:

English

Contact:

1850 715 815


Episodes

Mariupol - Full Buses - Maths

3/21/2023
Olga updates Joe on current events in Mariupol. Angela had three American guests staying with her who found themselves stranded by public transport. Lee tells Joe how he uses maths in everyday life.

Duration:01:09:21

Home Schooling - Insect Burgers

3/20/2023
Monica has home-schooled her six children and is saddened by the Tánaiste's comments claiming that homeschooling is isolating. Lucy believes that Lidl's new Soya & Insect Patties are unnecessary.

Duration:01:09:06

Jimmy Carter

3/15/2023
Jimmy Carter has asked Joe Biden to do his eulogy. Listeners give their thoughts on that and we hear about the former US president's life.

Duration:01:09:53

Getting an Apprenticeship in your Thirties

3/14/2023
John is a 36 year old member of the Travelling Community who wants to get an electrical apprenticeship but left school early and doesn't have the academic requirements.

Duration:01:09:39

Culling the Cat Population - It's Called St. Patrick's Day

3/13/2023
Would you cull your pet cat if they had a disease which is fatal to humans? Bernard doesn't like the term "Paddy's Day".

Duration:01:07:56

Cocaine Bear - Martina's Quilt Has Been Found!

3/10/2023
Cocaine Bear - Martina's Quilt Has Been Found!

Duration:01:08:15

Attacks - Bad Bus Experience - Landlords & Evictions

3/9/2023
Councillor Nial Ring and his son were attacked for being Irish after a Chelsea football match in London. Joe describes an incident which occurred to some elderly women on Bus Éireann today. Landlords and renters talk about their current situations.

Duration:01:10:12

Grave Bench - Stolen Car, Quilt & Sewing Machine - Care Home Bus - Landlords Getting Out

3/8/2023
Aaron has been told he has to remove the bench he put next to his daughter's grave. Martina had her car stolen along with a quilt she had been working on for a long time. Sean, who we spoke to on Monday, has had some good news. Three landlords who have decided to sell their properties talk to Joe.

Duration:01:09:59

Weather Forecasts - Consumer Issues

3/7/2023
Listeners discuss the fact that Met Eireann didn't mention the possibility of snow later in the week on last night's weather forecast. Michael believes that Dunnes Stores have cut the length of time that their money-off vouchers remain valid.

Duration:01:09:49

Canadian Woman in Distress - Care Homes, Buses & Free Travel Passes

3/6/2023
Shalva gave €20 to a woman in distress with a Canadian accent. Sean visits his brother in a care home every week. Despite the bus passing the care home, the nearest bus stop is a 25 minute walk away.

Duration:01:08:43

Gilbert O'Sullivan

3/3/2023
Gilbert O'Sullivan talks to Joe and we hear some of his greatest hits.

Duration:01:10:23

Alcohol Advertising & Alcoholism - Child Knocked Down By E-Scooter

3/2/2023
Callers discuss the current advertising campaign for Jameson Whiskey. Anna's six year old son was knocked down by an E-scooter in Bushy Park.

Duration:01:07:18

The Disease of Alcoholism

3/1/2023
Angela's sister, Martina, died three weeks ago due to alcoholism. Other callers share their struggles with drinking.

Duration:01:10:05

A Teen's Experience Of Terminal Illness

2/28/2023
Aisling, 17, describes what it's like to live with a rare form of Sarcoma and how she copes with it.

Duration:01:08:21

Citizens' Assembly on Drugs Use

2/27/2023
Callers discuss the establishment of a Citizens' Assembly on Drugs Use.

Duration:01:08:47

Funny Friday in Drogheda

2/24/2023
Brush Shiels and the regular Funny Friday crew join Joe at the D Hotel in Drogheda.

Duration:01:09:45

Crèche Crisis

2/23/2023
Paula explains the bureaucratic minefield involved in running a crèche in Ireland.

Duration:01:08:24

Creche Fees - Mother & Baby Homes

2/22/2023
The less time Sinead keeps her child in creche, the more she has to pay. Deborah feels that she was born to be a mother but had to hand her baby over.

Duration:01:11:50

The Squeezed Middle - Tumble Dryer On Fire

2/21/2023
Listeners react to the Government's announcement of a new Cost Of Living package. Val saw smoke coming out of her tumble dryer and prevented a fire.

Duration:01:08:22

Mother and Baby Home Redress

2/20/2023
Jean was a resident of a Mother and Baby Home for 5 months and 20 days. She is 11 days short of eligibility for payment under the Former Resident Redress Scheme.

Duration:01:07:40