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Joe Duffy Ends 27-Year Run on Liveline With Final RTÉ Broadcast

Tributes poured in from Micheal Martin praising his empathy, with Patrick O’Donovan crediting him with amplifying Ireland’s vulnerable voices

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Overview

  • Joe Duffy retired from RTÉ after a 37-year career, presenting his last Liveline show on June 27.
  • Prime Minister Micheal Martin called in to commend Duffy’s kindness and his role as an on-air mediator between the public and authorities.
  • Culture Minister Patrick O’Donovan highlighted Duffy’s impact in sparking national conversations and giving a platform to those suffering and vulnerable.
  • Since taking over Liveline in 1998, Duffy built the programme into a vital forum for everyday grievances, family reunions and exposing societal injustices.
  • Following Ryan Tubridy’s 2023 departure, Duffy became RTÉ’s top earner on €351,000 and authored books such as Children Of The Rising and Children Of The Troubles.