Philip Boucher-Hayes is an RTÉ broadcaster on both Radio and Television, an author and regular contributor to print media.
He is one of Ireland’s most versatile broadcasters moving effortlessly between presenting and reporting on RTÉ Radio’s news and current affairs programme Drivetime, fronting investigative documentaries on television, presenting What Are You Eating and regularly standing in for Joe Duffy on Liveline. He has previously co-presented Crimecall.
His reporting has taken him to Iraq, Lebanon, Kosovo, Latin America, Israel, occupied Palestinian Territories, Iran, Tsunami hit South East Asia and New York for September 11th. In 2003 he was RTÉ’s correspondent in Northern Iraq during the American led invasion. In 2006 he was the first Irish reporter to break the Israeli blockade of Lebanon and cover the duration of that war from Beirut and Tyre.
Returning from the Middle East Philip was made Head of RTÉ Radio’s Investigative unit, winning the PPI News Broadcaster of the year award the following year. The Investigative Unit made notable contributions to the tangled financial affairs of former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern, exposed potentially fatal shortcomings in the food industry and revealed fraud in our financial institutions.
RTÉ Radio has turned to Philip frequently in recent years to provide live commentary for important state occasions. His work continues to engage, inform and break new journalistic ground, evidenced by winning News Reporter of the Year at the 2014 industry awards.
As a generalist rather than a specialist broadcaster Philip is a quick study and has hosted AGMs and public meetings on topics as diverse as combating food waste to telematics in healthcare. He is an engaging, informed and dynamic presence as either host or chairperson for your event.
“Calm and measured engagement with the speakers and delegates…I was very pleased with the management of the timing in particular, as well as how you worked with the panels to include everyone and bring the three sessions together.” ASSOCIATION OF CONSULTING ENGINEERS OF IRELAND