RTÉ - Liveline

Jane is a widow. She also has 2 children who are on the autistic spectrum. She had her carers allowance reduced because she was in receipt of the widow's pension. Geraldine is also a widow she highlights the fact that she is not entitled to illness benefit. Joe talks to other widows about the anomalies they face.

Tourism Irelands new initiative Ireland's Ancient East is attracting some criticism from residents of Wexford who feel they have been left off the map, literally. Joe explores the new route.

Tony is an arctic lorry driver. He was listening to the discussion yesterday about cyclists. He tells Joe about the phenemenon of "scutting".

Alan Skelton spoke to Joe about his best friend Joseph Whelan who has been missing since Good Friday. He spoke about the search.

Joe talks to some widows who have had trouble claiming their entitlements from the Dept of Social Welfare

The behaviour of cyclists on the road is discussed by motorists and a cyclist instructor gives some tips for safe cycling

Josephine witnessed a shoplifting incident and subsequent assault in her local supermarket

Frank is worried that his father's heart operation has been delayed so often because of pressure on hospital waiting lists.

Marie is concerned about the high cost of her variable rate mortgage. Jim is a former bank worker who feels the banks need to act more fairly with variable rate mortgage holders.

Jim is an Irish man in a relationship with a thai woman. He is trying with difficulty to obtain a permanent visa for her to spend more time in ireland with him.

Katrina has spinal problems and is looking for a surgeon to perform spinal fusion. She talks to Philip.

Mary is awaiting settlement of a claim from the now defunct Setanta insurance company.

Sarah Hogan has spoken out about the high level of variable interest rate she and many other mortgage holders are being charged by Irish banks.

More tips on conserving Irish water, and more callers talk about the water charges.

Nuala's son has epilepsy. She was listening to yesterday's call about narcolepsy and talks to Philip about difficulties with her son's education.