RTÉ - Liveline

Christina has a daughter Mary who is 9. Mary has lots of severe medical and behavioural difficulties. Christina is her primary carer. Five weeks ago her home cares hours were suddenly reduced by half.

Sean is 51. He was diagnosed with Aspergers Syndrome when he was 40. He tells Joe that he always knew there was something wrong with him and that he was a dreamer. He is now a member of a social group for and is looking for the Liveline listeners help.

Sheldon Gourlay wants to warn people about a sub letting scam – he was out of pocket for €1600 after being caught by a scam artist who he believes was the owner of the property he was renting.

The dangers of cycling – listeners share their experiences - in light of the damage Bono did to his arm after coming of his bike in central park.

With some water protests getting quite heated, parents of serving Gardaí contacted Liveline to express their fears for their offspring as the go to work each day. We heard from James, Anthony, Alex and Aidan.

Celine, who had lost a rose petal relic and Matt, who best friend’s wedding ring was stolen in a robbery, were both on to Joe trying to have them returned.

So, the day after the new Water Charge was introduced, what difference did the Liveline listeners make of it all?

Joe Power’s son returned from Australia, and is now unable to get a Back To Education grant.

As the clock ticks closer to 3p.m. Liveline listeners are still saying they will march on the 10th December and they will not pay the new charge. A 10 minute poll which asked 'Are the new water charges acceptable?' - OF THE 15,000 people WHO voted, 71% said NO.

As we await the final word on the time frame and new water charges, Rita, Paddy, Helen, Barry, Monica and John voiced their opinions on the prospective costs and their impact.

Julie is about to emigrate to be with her husband who has been away from his family for six months. Her mother Catherine also spoke of the sadness of watching her daughter and young grandchildren leave these shores.

We hear from people about the water protest in Jobstown over the weekend.

Barry's tricycle was located by Sean who recovered it from a number of young people he saw using it, and it was returned to Barry.

Conor McMorrow of RTE's Oireachtas Unit tells Joe about Sinn Fein Deputy Mary Lou McDonalds sit in.

Michael is the secretary of the Inchicore Ledwidge Society. Last night he attended the launch of the Governments plans for the 1916 Centenary Commemorations at the GPO. He was very disappointed overall. He talks to Joe about the plans.