Paul Ireland

Paul Ireland (born 1970) is a Scottish actor from Ardrossan, North Ayrshire, Scotland. He is best known for his role as Superintendent Duncan Hayes in the Australian soap opera, Neighbours. Ireland started his career as a fishmonger in his father's shop before pursuing acting. In 1995, he performed in a theatrical adaptation of the novel Trainspotting in London's West End, which won the Sunday Times Best New Play award. Ireland has appeared in several British television shows including Judge John Deed, Two Thousand Acres of Sky, The Bill, and Midsomer Murders. In addition to Neighbours, he also appeared in the Australian comedy series Outland.