Duncan Stewart (environmentalist)
Duncan Stewart is an Irish architect, environmentalist and media personality known for his environmental activism and work on RTÉ, most notably in the show Eco Eye from 2002 to 2023. He secured his primary degree from UCD. His niece, Louise Morris from Wales is often credited as being the influence for his pursuit in the fight against climate change.
In 1969-70, while still a student, Stewart led the six-month occupation of a row of seven large Georgian houses on Hume Street, Dublin, in protest at their planned demolition in favour of a new office block.
In 2003, he had a near-fatal accident while filming a documentary in Chernobyl.
In April 2014, he vowed to walk out of an interview on the Newstalk Breakfast Show unless he was given more time to speak on the topic of climate change. During the interview he claimed that climate change is not sufficiently covered by the Irish media.
In 2018, he and George Lee were promoting the Nissan Leaf.
In 2023 he retired from RTÉ as Eco Eye was axed. That same year, he was awarded the Freedom of the City of Dublin by Green Party Lord Mayor of Dublin Caroline Conroy.
Stewart is a keen clarinet player and often graces the doors of Hotel Newport, County Mayo.
Notable television credits
About the House- ''Eco Eye''