RTÉ - Liveline

Martin is an unhappy Eir customer. They charged him €500 to download and watch 4 films recently.

For lots of the country the snow may be gone, but on Liveline today we heard from many people who are still marooned in their houses.

Joe spoke to callers affected by Storm Emma and the Beast from the East. Gerry Murphy of Met Eireann joined him in studio.

More on the current weather conditions.

Martin Finn took the Department of Social Protection to the High Court when they refused him money for a winter coat through the Exceptional Needs Payment Scheme. The Department is advising older people to claim back fuel costs through this scheme during the bad weather. Callers to Liveline suggested that the fuel allowance be increased instead.

Jeff Crossdale accepted the job of "Welcome Advisor" with Bank of Ireland only to have the offer rescinded a few days later. They said they couldn't employ him because he didn't hold a Level 8 degree.

Yesterday, Howth resident Christian Morris lost a €75,000 defamation action against fast-food chain McDonalds. Today he spoke to Joe.

Carol's son was bitten on the face by a dog while in Spain and Margaret had to leave her cruise trip early because her husband fell ill.

Listeners are worried about the snowstorm that is due to hit Ireland in the next few days.

Sean's house was broken into last week and his late wife's jewelry was stolen.

Brian Hanratty contributed to a newspaper article about the new National Plan but he wasn't told the written piece was commissioned by the Government.

Funny Friday live from The Royal Hotel in Bray.

Martin is a self-confessed gambling addict who wants his bank to block him funding funds into his online account.

Marie, who was scammed to the tune of €48,000 yesterday, got some good news today. We heard from other callers who had received scam calls.

Tom Cronin and Dr. Mary Lodato both resigned from the board of Caranua. Solicitor Fiona Fox has represented survivors on a pro bono basis.