The Last Word with Matt Cooper
Episodes
Diabetes Drug Could Reduce Risk Of Heart Attack By 20%
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
New potential benefits have emerged for users of a certain range of diabetes drugs, which include the well known drug 'Ozempic'. Professor Donal O'She...
Dublin Portal Temporarily Paused
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Why has the Dublin-New York Portal been temporarily closed?Brianna Parkins, Columnist with The Irish Times, and Hazel Chu, Green Party Dublin City&nbs...
How Do We Keep Cyclists And Pedestrians Safe On Our Roads?
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
While Bike Week is being celebrated, Dr. Damien O'Tuama, National Cycling Coordinator with the Irish Cycling Campaign and An Taisce, and Geraldine Her...
Legal Age For Tobacco Purchase To Rise To 21
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly plans to go to cabinet tomorrow to seek approval to raise the minimum legal age of the purchase of tob...
Motion on Baptism of Children of Unmarried Parents Defeated at Church of Ireland Synod
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Why has the Church of Ireland's General Synod voted against a motion to allow all children of unmarried parents be baptised?Canon Gillian Wharton, Rec...
May Travel Deals
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With the rain making a triumphant return after a blissful weekend, Sarah Slattery is back with some great get-away deals for May!Catch the full chat b...
Ford Reverses Plans To Make Only Electric Vehicles After 2030
12 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Guider joined The Last Word to discuss motoring giant Ford's decision to reverse prior plans to produce only electric vehicles after 2030.Catch th...
The Week Trending
12 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dublin portal, Netflix lawsuit and Kim Kardashian's waist...Ben Finnegan, TodayFM News Anchor, and Sarah McGuinness, Assistant News Editor for The Bus...
Should Young Drivers Have Their Speed And Driving Skills Monitored?
12 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Insurance firms are calling for mandatory telematics in the cars of young and inexperienced drivers.Gary McClarty, Director of MCL Insurance Services ...
Bambi Thug - Eurovision
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ireland has qualified in the Eurovision thanks to Bambi ThugRussell Alford, Today FM's Eurovision expert and Dave Hanratty, Host of 'No Encore Podcast...
Personal Finance: Why We're Addicted To Our Dodgy Boxes
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Why are we so addicted to our dodgy boxes and smuggled cigarettes? Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor with the Irish Independent joins Matt to di...
Israel Takes Control Of Rafah Crossing
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Israel has taken control of the Rafah crossing, Bel Trew, Chief International Correspondent with the Independent joins Matt to discussFor the full cha...
Man Jailed For Murder Of 3 Siblings
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A man has been jailed for life following the murder of 3 siblings. Frank Greaney, courts correspondent for Today FM joins Matt to discuss. For the ful...
US With Cal And Marion - Stormy Daniels To Be Called As Witness
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Stormy Daniels is set to be called as a witness in the latest Trump caseCal Thomas, Nationally syndicated US columnist and Marion McKeone, Us correspo...
Business News: Three RTE Reports Published This Afternoon
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Following the release of 3 RTE reports, Ian Guider from The Business Post joins Matt to discuss these in detail. For the full chat click the 'Play' bu...
Last Word On Music: Eurovision
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As Bambie Thug is set to take the stage in the first Eurovision heat, John Caddell and Dee Reddy join Matt to discuss the full Eurovision breakdown. F...
This Is Earth Overshoot Day
03 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Environmental specialist John Gibbons joins Matt to give the full low day on 'This is earth overshoot day'For the full chat click the 'Play' button on...
Business News: Digital Advertising Takes Over
03 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Just over 960m euro was spent last year on digital advertising bringing it up by another 11%Ian Guider from The Business Post joins Matt to discuss. F...
How The State Is Handling Those Seeking International Protection When Entering Ireland
03 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How is the government handling those who are seeking international protection when entering the country? Daniel McConnell - editor of The Business Pos...
Ryan Gosling Stars In The New 'The Fall Guy'
03 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rylan Gosling stars in the new 'The Fall Guy' movie.Brian Llyod from Entertainment.ie joins Matt to discuss.For the full chat click the 'Play' button ...
Culture Club: Wallis Bird
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Singer and songwriter Wallis Bird joined us this week for The Culture Club!Press the 'Play' button on this page to hear her choices.
Elon Musk Fires Tesla's Supercharger Team
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Guider, Columnist for The Business Post joined The Last Word to discuss Elon Musk's latest exploits.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' but...
Amnesty International Says Troubles Legacy Act 'An Affront To Justice'
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Why is the new Troubles Legacy Act so controversial?Deirdre Heenan, Professor of Social Policy at Ulster University and Former Member of the Council o...
Customers To Face Higher Fuel Costs As Carbon Tax Increases
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From today carbon tax has increased by €17 annually.Charlie Weston joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button...
Allergies Set To Increase With Climate Change
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sheena Mitchell, Pharmacist and Founder of the Family Health Podcast, Wondercare.ie joined The Last Word to discuss the impact global warming is havin...
100 Gardaí To Police Border As Government Says Legislation Will Close Loopholes In Immigration Policy
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Emergency legislation has been passed by cabinet today in order to redesignate the UK as a 'safe' country for asylum seekers. What does this mean?Dann...
The Last Word on the US: Dog Killing Story Damages Kristi Noem's Chances At Vice President
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Cal Thomas the nationally syndicated US columnist and Marion McKeone, US Correspondent for the Business Post join Matt to discuss Kristi Noem 's...
Summer Camps Could Cost Up To €1,500 Per Year
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Why will children's summer camps cost so much for families this year?Olive Walsh, Provest Financial Advisor joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the ...
70 People Killed On Irish Roads So Far This Year
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There have been 70 deaths on Irish roads already this year, which is 17 more than the equivalent period last year.Sarah O'Connor, Director of Partners...
Tensions Growing Over UK and Irish Asylum Plans
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tensions are rising between the Irish and UK Governments over new asylum plans.Nick Ferrari, Presenter of Nick Ferrari at Breakfast on LBC.Catch the f...
Canadian Road Trip
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah Slattery from travelexpert.ie joined The Last Word with all of the info you need to take the Canadian road trip of a lifetime!Catch the full cha...
UHL Remains The Most Overcrowded A&E
28 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Following the verdict of the inquest into the death of Aoife Johnston at University Hospital Limerick, the hospital's A&E department remains the m...
The Week Trending
28 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Irish Times Columnist Brianna Parkins, and Lorcan Nyhan, Head of Training at the Communications Clinic joined The Last Word to discuss the week's bigg...
Kylie Minogue And Calvin Harris To Headline Electric Picnic
27 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
John Caddell joined The Last Word to discuss Electric Picnic's huge lineup for this year's summer bash.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' butt...
Is Páirc Náisiúnta Na Mara, Ciarraí, A Real National Park
26 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is Ireland's newest national park, Páirc Náisiúnta Na Mara, really a national park, and is it a positive for the environment?John Gibbons joined Th...
Harvey Weinstein's 2020 Rape Conviction Overturned
26 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Why has infamous Hollywood movie mogul Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape charge been overturned?Marion McKeone, US Correspondent with The Business Post joi...
Coroner Rules Death By Medical Misadventure For Aoife Johnston
26 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Karl Dalton, General Secretary of the Prison Officers' Association joined The Last Word to discuss the verdict of the inquest into the death of Aoife ...
Streamers, Speakers, And Earbuds- Latest Sound Technology
26 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Andy O'Donoghue joined The Last Word to discuss the latest tech to help you enjoy listening to your music!Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' b...
Culture Club: Orla Comerford
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Irish Paralympian, Orla Comerford is supporting Fighting Blindness, and joined us this week for The Culture Club! Visit fightingblindness.ieHear her c...
Tánaiste Visits Unrwa Refugee Camp In Jordan
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Michael Martin, joined The Last Word live from Jordan to discuss the ongoing crisis in Gaza, and his exper...
Jeffrey Donaldson Charged With 11 Historical Sex Offences
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Former leader of the Democratic Unionist Party, Jeffrey Donaldson has been charged with 11 historical sex offences over a 21 year period.Amanda Fergus...
Petrol & Diesel Prices Approach €2 A Litre
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Charlie Weston, Person Finance Editor with The Irish Independent joined The Last Word to discuss the latest news on the costs of energy and fuel in Ir...
"We Failed You..." - Taoiseach Addresses Families of Stardust Victims
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Taoiseach Simon Harris made a formal apology in the Dáil today to the families of the victims killed in the Stardust tragedy in 1981.Today FM Reporte...
GRA Conference Hears of Concerns Policing the Far Right
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Garda Representative Association is holding its annual conference in Mayo. Today it heard concern from members about policing far right protests.B...
Inlfuencers Warned to Comply with Laws Labelling Content
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Guider, columnist with The Business Post joined The Last Word with the latest business news.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on t...
Hozier Is Now The 4th Irish Artist with a US Number One
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hozier is the 4th artist ever to top the US charts with his single "Too Sweet".John Caddell and Dee Reddy joined for The Last Word on Music.Catch the ...
Will Fine Gael Scrap USC?
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel McConnell the Editor of the Business Post and Edgar Morgenroth, Professor of Economics at DCU Business School joined The Last Word to discuss w...
The Last Word on the US: Judge To Consider Trump Gag Order Violations
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Cal Thomas, nationally syndicated US columnist and Marion McKeone the US Correspondent for the Business Post joined The Last Word to discuss the lates...
Fine Gael Senators Propose Ban On Smartphone Ownership For Children 13 And Under
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Senator Mary Seery Kearney of Fine Gael, and Elaine Burke from the For Tech's Sake podcast joined The Last Word to discuss a new proposal fr...
No Sign Of Climate 'Backlash' In Irish Public Opinion- Poll
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How does the Irish public really feel about prioritising national action against climate change?John Sweeney, Emeritus Professor in Climate at Maynoot...
Government Launches Campaign To Remind Dog Owners Of Their Responsibilities
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A major awareness campaign has been launched to remind dog owners of the responsibilities they have over their own pet.Gillian Bird, Head of Education...
The Best New Cruises Available
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah Slattery from travelexpert.ie is back with a list of the best new cruises available for holiday makers of all ages!Catch the full chat by pressi...
Munster Championship Gets Underway With Clare Vs Limerick In Ennis
20 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Munster Hurling Championship kicks off on Sunday with a bang when Clare take on Limerick in Ennis.Jamesie O'Connor, Former Clare Player, Seamus Hi...
The Week Trending
20 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Aoife Barry, Journalist and Author of Social Capital, and Ian Power, CEO of Spunout.ie joined the Last Word to discuss the week's biggest trending sto...
Taylor Swift Releases Surprise Double Album
19 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dee Reddy joined The Last Word to discuss the surprise release of global popstar Taylor Swift's latest album.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play...
Toxic Content Being Fed To Teenage Boys By Social Media Companies, DCU Study Says
19 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Catherine Baker from the Anti-Bullying Centre in DCU joined The Last Word to discuss a new DCU study into the affect of toxic social media content...
Climate Change To Wreck Global Economy By 2050, New Report Says
19 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A new study claims that climate change will wipe out 20% of global GDP by 2050.John Gibbons joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pre...
The Latest In Garden Tech
19 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From flower monitors to robo lawnmowers, Andy O'Donoghue joined The Last Word to discuss his picks for the latest and greatest in garden tech!Catch th...
After A 43 Year Wait: Jury Returns Unlawful Killing Verdict In Stardust Inquest
19 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
43 years later, the Stardust inquests have found that 48 people people died by unlawful killing on the 14th of February 1981.Lisa Lawlor, daughter of ...
Personal Finance: EIR Staff Told Not To Obey Law By Management
18 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
EIR staff were told not the obey the law by their managementCharlie Weston, Personal finance editor with The Irish Independent joins Matt to discussFo...
Business News: Good News For Navan
18 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tara Mines in Navan have just announced they will be reopeningIan Guider, Columnist, The Business Post joins Matt to discussFor the full chat click th...
New Law Discriminates Against Less Wealthy People Going Through Divorce
18 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
New law discriminates against less wealthy people going through divorce, barrister saysPaul C McCarthy, Chair of The Family Lawyers Association Of Ire...
EV Charging Arms Opposed By DCC
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Janet Horner, Green Party and Dublin City Councillor, and Geraldine Herbert, Motoring Editor for The Sunday Independent joined The Last Word to discu...
World Leaders Urge Restraint From Israel After Iranian Attack
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What is next for Israel after Iran's major attack over the weekend?Dr. Patrick Bury, Senior Lecturer in Security at the University of Bath and Former ...
Top Places To Visit In Tuscany
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah Slattery from travelexpert.ie is back with her recommendations for the beautiful region of Tuscany, Italy.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'P...
Hot School Meal Programme Expanded To 900 Schools
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
900 schools have been added to the new hot school meal programme, bringing the total to 2,000.TD Heather Humphries, Minister for Social Protection joi...
Fianna Fáil Gather for Last Ard Fheis Before General Election
12 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fianna Fáil's final Ard Fheis before the general election takes place today and tomorrow, Minister for Finance, Michael McGrath joined The Last Word ...
The Week Trending
12 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Clifford, Special Correspondent with The Irish Examiner, and Laura Byrne from thejournal.ie joined The Last Word to discuss the week's biggest...
Gardaí Told To Do 30 Minutes Road Safety Work On Each Shift
12 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With the numbers of deaths on Irish roads rising dramatically, Gardaí have been instructed to conduct 30 minutes of high visibility road policing dur...
Has The EU Caved Into Farmer's Protests?
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is the EU scaling back on it's environmental ambitions?John Gibbons joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button ...
Innovations In Laundry Tech
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Andy O'Donoghue joined The Last Word with the latest and greatest in laundry tech to help you keep your clothes clean with less stress!Catch the full ...
OJ Simpson Dies Aged 76
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
OJ Simpson has died aged 76.Marion McKeone, US Correspondent for The Business Post joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the...
Cancer Society Warns That Some Care Is Going 'Backwards'
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How well has the National Cancer Strategy actually been implemented?Averil Power, CEO of the Irish Cancer Society joined The Last Word to discuss.Catc...
60% Would Turn Down A Job That Doesn't Offer Hybrid Work
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
According to the annual CPL Jobs Survey has found that 60% of people would turn down a job if it doesn't offer an option for hybrid working.Ian Guider...
Bankers Accused Of 'Discriminating Against Mortgage Holders For Green Lending Rates
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are banks guilty of discriminating against those who can't qualify for a 'green mortgage'?Charlie Weston. Personal Finance Editor for The Irish Indep...
Culture Club: Helen Steele
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Designer Helen Steele joined us this week for The Culture Club!Press the 'Play' button on this page to hear her choices.
Big Busk Stories: Lisa's One Year Old Daughter Was Born Into Homelessness
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"When the night comes and she's asleep I just ask What am I doing wrong?"Lisa’s one year old daughter was born into homelessness and they’re livin...
Female MEPs Warned Of Deepfake Image Threats Ahead Of Election
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Female members of the European Parliament, and those contesting seats in the forthcoming election have been warned of a risk of sexually explicit, 'De...
Property Prices Rising At Fastest Pace In 18 Months
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
According to the myhome.ie report, Ireland's housing market is 'heating up again'. Conall Mac Collie, Chief Economist for Bank of Ireland, and Author ...
Plans To Increase Sick Leave Days Could Be Paused
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Incoming Taoiseach Simon Harris has suggested that plans to increase the number of sick days workers are entitled to should be put on hold.Owen Reidy,...
The Best Travel Deals For April
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are there any good last minute deals to help you get away from the rain?Sarah Slattery says there are loads!Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play'...
Big Busk Stories: "It's Not Just People In Addiction Or People With Family Breakdown It Can Be Anyone"
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chloe works in the Focus Ireland coffee shop with those experiencing homelessness. We're all in for the Big Busk for Focus Ireland to help end ho...
No Confidence In RSA From Road Safety Groups
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Over 30 road safety advocate bodies have declared no confidence in the Road Safety Authority.Jason Cullen, Chairperson for the Dublin Commuter Coaliti...
The Week Trending
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Roe McDermott, Irish Times Columnist, and Dave Hanratty, Host of the No Encore podcast joined The Last Word to discuss the week's biggest trending sto...
Storm Kathleen To Make Conditions Worse For Farmers
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Record rainfall which shows no sign of stopping is to worsen again with the arrival of storm Kathleen to Ireland. Richard Hackett, Agricultural Consul...
The Irish Language Is Having A Moment
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Writer and Irish language enthusiast Manchán Magan joined The Last Word to discuss the Irish language and it's place in contemporary Ireland.Catch th...
Climate Change To Be Taught At Leaving Cert Level
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What is your opinion on climate change being introduced as a subject at Leaving Cert level in Irish schools?John Gibbons joined The Last Word to discu...
A United Ireland Would Cost €20Bn A Year For 20 Years, New Report Says
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A new report suggests a united Ireland would cost €20 billion a year for 20 years. But how was this figure reached?Professor John Fitzgerald of Trin...
The Latest In Spring Cleaning Tech
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From robot window cleaners to smart bins, Andy O'Donoghue is back for Tech Thursday with the latest in tech for your spring cleaning!Catch the full c...
Big Busk Stories: The Lasting Impact Of Being Placed In Care Can Have On A Child
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Keilie O’Danza is 25 years old and a care leaver. Keilie was taken into care at 10 and is still traumatised about the time Gardaí arrived to her ho...
Not Enough Gardaí To Police Capital's Streets , Says Dublin City Council CEO
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Pat Gates, Coordinator for the Young People At Risk Programme in the North Inner City, and Richard Guiney, Chief Executive for Dublin Town joined The ...
Culture Club: Neil Martin
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
World-class Musician and Composer Neil Martin joined us on The Last Word this week for The Culture Club!Press the 'Play' button on this page to hear h...
Record Rainfall Impacting Food Production
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Alan O'Reilly from Carlow Weather, and Food Economist, Ciaran Fitzgerald joined The Last Word to discuss the effect the current record rainfall in Ire...
Vacant Homes Tax 'Probably Raised Less Than It Cost'
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The vacant homes tax has raised only €2 million since it's been introduced. With vacant properties all over Ireland, why is this figure so small?Cha...
State-Owned Asylum Accommodation Could Cost €5BN Over 20 Years
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Minister Rodrick O'Gorman plans to spend up to €5 billion over the next 20 years on 10,000 asylum seeker beds.Aisling Moloney , Political Correspond...
Simon Coveney Stepping Down From Cabinet
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What are the reasons for Simon Coveney's sudden departure from cabinet, and where does this leave Simon Harris as he takes over as Taoiseach?Danny McC...
Unions Highlight Teacher Supply Crisis
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How is Ireland going to deal with a teacher shortage in both primary and secondary schools?Norma Foley, Minister For Education joined The Last Word to...
Should SUV Drivers Pay Even Higher Penalties To Drive And Park?
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With the prices of fuel increasing, should SUV drivers pay more than other road users?Brenda Power, Columnist with The Irish Daily Mail & Sunday T...
ICTU Challenges Employer 'Myths' Around Work Reforms
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have the Government done too much in relation to imposing additional costs on businesses in recent years?Owen Reidy, General Secretary of the ICTU, an...
Anti-Driver Or Pure Common Sense? - The Government's Latest Transport Plan
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What does John Gibbons have to say about Eamon Ryan's newly approved traffic legislation? Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this pa...