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Irene Roberts is a fictional character from the Australian Channel Seven soap opera Home and Away played by Lynne McGranger. She was previously played by actress Jacqui Phillips from 1991 until 1992 when McGranger took over the role. Irene was originally a recurring character but in 1993 McGranger was promoted to the regular cast. McGranger is the longest-serving female character in the show.