RTÉ - Liveline

Son in Coma

Carers

Carmel called on retailers to stop stocking products from Myanmar in solidarity with Rohingya muslims.

Almost a week into Liveline's discussion about homecare providers, more care workers talked to Joe about their working conditions.

The untimely death of Cranberries singer Dolores O'Riordan in London came as a great shock to everyone. We heard from friends and colleagues, classmates, musicians and people who knew her.

The continuing story of working conditions for carers and how it affects their clients dominated the rest of the programme today.

We continue our discussion about carers and their difficult working conditions. We hear from carers and the families who avail of their services.

Carers

Sinead's house was and burgled and her late mother's jewellery was stolen , as well as her late brother-in-law's watch and and wedding ring.

The difficult pay and conditions for home care workers was raised on Liveline. Some are only being paid €10 per hour where the companies are getting €25 -€30 per hour. We heard from carers, trainers, and clients.

Elaine McBarron feels that the traditional panto is no longer sending the right equality messages to young boys and girls. Writer Karl Broderick disagrees. Other callers had their say.

Jude Martin Dunne has written a powerful poem about the Good Shepherd home in Cork. Margaret had a cousin there.

Magdalene Laundry

Mental Health

Carmody Tragedy