RTÉ - Liveline

the intricacies of the social welfare system continues to impact on struggling families, like Catriona's and John's

Colette's addiction has driven her out of bed in the middle of the night to get some chocolate

are beauty pageants for children harmless confidence-boosters or exploitative demoralisers?

the debate continues over parenting styles, being responsible and curbing excesses

Gráinne threw a party for 100 teenagers, but was strict about a 'no alcohol' rule

Ollie (14) and Ryan (12) are both fans of Airsoft and regularly use replica assault rifles

a discussion about Irish parenting styles and whether the tough or soft approach is best

stories of taxi drivers taking the 'scenic route' if they sense you're not a local

Damien O'Reilly & listeners discuss the issue of cheap alcohol and whether it is having a negative impact on society

further reports of chaotic scenes at the Swedish House Mafia concert on Saturday night and whether the availability of cheap alcohol was an important factor

Ciarán was surprised that incredibly realistic replica guns could be bought so easily

reports of chaotic scenes from those in and around the Swedish House Mafia concert in the Phoenix Park last Saturday night

fans of Airsoft defend it as a safe, enjoyable, gun sport

Gary didn't anticipate getting a beating from a taxi driver in the Costa del Sol

Geraldine has discovered a way of collecting diamonds without spending thousands in the process