Who is Philip Boucher-Hayes? Liveline's temporary replacement
As RTE's iconic broadcaster Joe Duffy bows out after an incredible 27 years hosting Liveline, it seems someone else is ready to jump in the hot seat.
Acclaimed broadcaster Philip Boucher‑Hayes is taking over the coveted job, at least for the first week of the post‑Duffy era, as RTÉ begins its search for a permanent successor.
Here's an in-depth look at the Irish journalist and why he's the natural choice during this pivotal moment in Irish radio. As RTE's iconic broadcaster Joe Duffy bows out after an incredible 27 years hosting Liveline, it seems someone else is ready to jump in the hot seat. Pic: Ruth Medjber
Born in County Kildare in 1971, Philip went on to study History and Politics at UCD.
He then launched his journalism career writing for local newspapers in 1987, before joining RTE in 1993 when he began reporting on RTE Radio 1's Five Seven Live and RTE 2FM's The Gerry Ryan Show.
Since October 2022, he's been the host of Countrywide on RTE Radio 1, and continues to present documentary series on climate, food, and consumer affairs (Hot Air, Buyer Beware!, What Are You Eating?) Acclaimed broadcaster Philip Boucher‑Hayes is taking over the coveted job, at least for the first week of the post‑Duffy era, as RTÉ begins its search for a permanent successor. Pic: RTE
An occasional stand‑in presenter for Liveline long before Duffy's retirement, it's clear Philip brings credibility and a measured approach to the phone‑in format
As for his personal life, Philip lives in County Wicklow with his wife, author Suzanne Campbell, and their two daughters.
The broadcaster rarely opens up about his private life, having briefly spoken on his family after his wife fell ill after contracting Covid 19. Joe Duffy presenting his final farewell show in Studio 1 at the RTÉ Radio Centre. Pic: Andres Poveda
In a piece for RTE, Philip said she was still 'struggling to get back to full health three-and-a-half months later.'
'And to add to the injustice while she ended up in hospital, apart from a loss of smell, the girls and I had a pretty much symptom-free experience of the disease.
'I make light of it now, but it was a scary and disconcerting time. The news from outside was grim. And what was going on behind our front door confirmed that the world had turned bad.'
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