Children with cancer / medical cards
Imelda's daughter will have to find tens of thousands to pay for life-saving medication; Professor Owen Smith on the improved facilities in St John's Ward, Crumlin Hospital
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Thursday 23rd May
Struggling small business
Cillian is trying to get his media business off the ground but can't get financial support
Career as a pilot
John and Maria know the frustration of being a qualified pilot but unable to get a job in Ireland
Property Tax / Household charge
Chris has locked himself to a radiator in the Revenue Office as a protest over the Property Tax
Wednesday 22nd May
Children with cancer
The medical card is a lifeline for parents like Trish, Rosie, Peter and Marie, all struggling to cope with their children's cancers and other disabilities
Gay marriage
Shane's daughter & her partner were surprised at attitudes when they went to buy an engagement ring
Results of inquests
It was very upsetting for Marie Louise when the local newspaper published full details of the inquest into her husband's suicide
Tuesday 21st May
Children with cancer
Caroline, Linda, Susan, Antoinette and Martin all know how difficult it is caring for children with cancer, without having to fight for a medical card
Awards from the Criminal Injuries Board
Geraldine's son was brutally murdered by Wayne Kinsella in 2011; just like Bernard, the family are still waiting for the compensation they were awarded by the Criminal Injuries Board
Monday 20th May
Children with cancer
Parents concerned at the possibility of losing their medical cards, vital to the care of their children battling cancer
Allegations by Minister for Justice against Mick Wallace TD
Was Minister for Justice Alan Shatter right to state publicly that Mick Wallace TD was stopped by gardai over using a mobile phone while driving?
Friday 17th May
Parking charges
Andrew discovered a way to avoid parking charges
Emigration
Emigration stories from Abu Dhabi and Canada, but how do banks deal with overseas customers?
Victims of theft
Martha and Patricia were victims of thieves posing as tourists asking for directions
Jobs as fire-fighters
Dublin City Council restrict vacancies for 25 fire-fighters to current staff
Thursday 16th May
Grieving for a lost child
Anne Hennessy explains why she decided to honour the memory of her son Peter in a special way this year - a Walk For Peace
Emigration
Gerry, Rebecca and Bernadette offer their views on emigration to Canada and Australia
Dealing with banks
Catherine has a fail-safe solution to phone calls from banks - impersonation
Victim of theft
Frances and Marie have unfortunately been at the receiving end of airport thieves
Hospital parking charges
High parking charges are a problem for long-term visitors to hospitals
Wednesday 15th May
Emigration
Why does emigration work for some people but is a disaster for others?
Victim of theft
Stories from people who've had their belongings stolen in airports
Funeral of Donal Walsh
Heartbreak for the town of Tralee as brave teenager Donal Walsh is laid to rest
Tuesday 14th May
Emigration
Emigration stories - it was either a huge mistake or the best decision ever made
Dispute over debt
Tara's mother is getting letters from a debt collection agency chasing a bank debt she doesn't owe
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