Joe Duffy: ‘It’s outside of my control, RTÉ could get rid of me’

Joe Duffy talks about his retirement plans, RTÉ salaries, and the work ethic he inherited from his father and his radio 'dad' Gay Byrne

'As long as I’m able to do it, I’ll do it.' Pictures: Moya Nolan

It's a lovely morning on Dublin’s Bull Wall and Joe Duffy is recalling the career advice given to him years ago by his friend and mentor Gay Byrne.

Duffy had been offered Spirit Level, a live, one-hour Sunday TV show — and with Saturday rehearsals, and his weekday radio show Liveline, he was looking at working seven days.