The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Will It Become Too Expensive To Own Cars In Urban Areas?

28 Mar 2024

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Shane O’Donoghue, Editor for CompleteCar.ie, and Paul Walsh, Chief Executive of Peopl Insurance joined The Last Word to discuss the possibility of e...

Wireless Accessories For Laptop Or PC

28 Mar 2024

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Are you on the hunt for the best selection of wireless add-ons and accessories for your laptop or PC?Andy O’Donoghue joined The Last Word for Tech T...

Culture Club: Guy Garvey

27 Mar 2024

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Guy Garvey, lead singer of Elbow joined us this week for The Culture Club!Press the 'Play' button on this page to hear his choices!

Tom Vaughan Lawlor On His New Movie About The Homeless World Cup

27 Mar 2024

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Actor Tom Vaughan Lawlor joined The Last Word to discuss his latest film, The Beautiful Game, releasing on Netflix on the 29th of March.Today FM’s B...

Government Signs Off On Pension Enrolment Scheme

27 Mar 2024

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Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor for The Irish Independent joined The Last Word to discuss details on the new Pension Auto Enrolment Scheme, ap...

Cabinet Approves Green Strategy To Reduce Car Use

27 Mar 2024

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Local authorities will have the power to introduce traffic congestion charges in the future as part of a new strategy aimed at reducing private car us...

Rescue Underway After Baltimore Bridge Bridge Collapse

26 Mar 2024

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Cal Thomas, Nationally Syndicated US Columnist, and Marion McKeone, US Correspondent for The Business Post joined The Last Word to discuss this mornin...

Diageo Announces Price Increase On Pints

26 Mar 2024

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Why have Diageo decided to increase prices on their draft beers?Ian Guider, Business Columnist for The Business Post joined The Last Word to discuss.C...

Big Busk Stories: James Flanagan First Experienced Homelessness At The Age Of Two

26 Mar 2024

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On The Last Word, Matt spoke to James Flanagan about his experience of homelessness.TodayFM's Big Busk for Focus Ireland is taking place on Friday 12t...

FG Backbenchers Concerns Over Sale Of Alcohol Bill

26 Mar 2024

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Where does Fine Geal stand in relation to enacting Ireland's Sale of Alcohol Bill, which will allow pubs and nightclubs to stay open for longer?Sunil ...

UK Government Believes China, Russia, And Iran Have Been Behind The Recent Disinformation About The Princess Of Wales

25 Mar 2024

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Nick Ferrari, Presenter of Nick Ferrari At Breakfast on LBC Radio, joined The Last Word to discuss the recent disinformation spread about the Princess...

As Simon Harris Takes The Reigns, What's Next For Fine Gael?

25 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Danny McConnell, Editor for The Business Post, and Senator Barry Ward of Fine Gael joined The Last Word to give their opinions and predictions on Fine...

Kos And Zakynthos

25 Mar 2024

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How does a direct flight to a beautiful Greek island sound?Sarah Slattery from travelexpert.ie joined The Last Word with all of the information you ne...

Ireland To Adopt Migration Rules That Would See The Speedy Return Of Undocumented Migrants

25 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Cathal Malone, Immigration Lawyer, and Billy Kelleher, Fianna Fáil MEP for Ireland South joined The Last Word to discuss the possibility of the Irish...

Leo Resigns

23 Mar 2024

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Everyone seems to be talking after Leo's shock departure yesterday.Aisling Moloney, Political editor with the Irish Daily Mail and Holly Cairns, leade...

John O'Shea Takes Charge Of His First Game As Rep. Of Ireland Manager Against Belgium Tomorrow

22 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Is John O'Shea's first game as interim manager of the Republic of Ireland soccer team an audition of sorts for a position as full-time manager?Gavin C...

The Week Trending

22 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Finn McRedmond, Columnist for The Irish Times and Eoghan Tomás McDermott, MD of The Communications Clinic joined The Last Word to discuss the week's ...

What Kind Of Taoiseach Will Simon Harris Be?

22 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Gary Murphy, Professor of Politics at The School of Law and Government in DCU, Sarah Carey, Columnist for The Irish Independent, and Craig Hughes, Pol...

In Case You Missed It: Culture Club With Simon Harris

22 Mar 2024

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All eyes are on Simon Harris this weekend.In January The Last Word caught up with the Minister for Justice and Minister for Higher Education so he co...

How To Spot The Signs Of Burnout

21 Mar 2024

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Do you feel like every day stresses are becoming too much? Leisha McGrath, Chartered Work & Organisational Psychologist joined The Last Word to di...

Simon Harris On The Verge Of Replacing Leo Varadkar As Fine Gael Leader And Taoiseach

21 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel McConnell, Editor of The Business Post, and Neale Richmond, Fine Gael TD and Minister of State for Business and Employment & Retail joined ...

How To Make Your Smartphone Or Tablet Your Office

21 Mar 2024

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How can you maximise your smartphone or tablet to make it your own portable office?Andy O’Donoghue joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full ch...

Do You Feel Underpaid?

21 Mar 2024

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Do you feel underpaid? Would perks like extra holidays or health insurance make your job more bearable?Dr. Tom McDonnell, Co-Director at the Nevin Eco...

Business News: A Good Taoiseach For Business?

21 Mar 2024

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Leo announced his shock resignation today, but just how good of a Taoiseach was he for business? Ian Guider, Business columnist, Business Post joins M...

US With Cal And Marion: Trump Can't Make $464m Bond

20 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Trump has once again hit headlines, he now can't make $464m bond. Cal Thomas, a Nationally syndicated US columnist and Marion Mckeone, US corresponden...

Business News: Ted Baker Calls In Administrators

20 Mar 2024

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Hundreds of jobs at risk as Ted Baker calls in administrators.Ian Guider, Business Columnist, Business Post joins Matt to discuss. For the full chat c...

Killer Of Garda Det Jerry McCabe Found Dead

19 Mar 2024

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Convicted Garda killer Pearse McAuley has been found dead at his home in Strabane.Ronan McGreevy, Irish Times journalist and co-author with Tommy Conl...

Poor Connectivity Affects Readings From Thousands Of Smart Meters

19 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Poor connectivity affects readings from thousands of smart metersDaragh Cassidy, head of communications in Bonkers.ie and Carmel O'Connor ESB Networks...

Ryanair and Eir Among Most Complained About Irish Companies

15 Mar 2024

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Ryanair and Eir are just some of the top complained about companies in Ireland.Gráinne Griffin, director of communications with the CCPC joined The L...

Taoiseach Visits Biden in The White House

15 Mar 2024

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Leo Varadkar is in Washington D.C. where today he was hosted by US President Joe Biden.Marion McKeone, US Correspondent with The Business Post joined ...

The Week Trending: Louis Walsh vs. Jedward, Irish Bands Pull out of SXSW and Kate Gate

15 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In a whirlwind of a week where Louis Walsh and Jedward go head to head, some Irish artists have pulled out of a music festival in the US and 'Kate Gat...

Tech Thursday: Recycling Old Laptops and Phones

14 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On Tech Thursday, Andy O'Donoghue discussed recycling old devices and the benefits.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

EU Taking Action Over Alleged Failure to Protect Bogs

14 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The EU is taking a case against Ireland and its treatment of its own bogs.The Last Word on the Environment with John Gibbons.Catch the full chat by pr...

Varadkar Backs Proposals for Deportation of Asylum Seekers to 'Safe' Countries

14 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The European People's Party is proposing to deport asylum seekers to countries on the 'safe' list.Cathal Malone, an immigration lawyer, and Daniel McC...

Extra Cut for Tracker Mortgage Holders Due in Autumn

14 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Finally some good news for tracker mortgage holders.Michael Dowling, Managing Director of Dowling Financial joined The Last Word.Catch the full chat b...

European Parliament Votes to Tighten Laws on AI

13 Mar 2024

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The European Parliament has voted to bring in tighter controls on Artificial Intelligence.Adrian Weckler, Tech editor of the Irish Independent and Fin...

Asylum Seekers Suffering from Respiratory Illness in Makeshift Dublin Camp

13 Mar 2024

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There are concerns Asylum Seekers sleeping in tents in a makeshift camp in Dublin.Kitty Holland - Social Affairs Correspondent with The Irish Times an...

More Fuel Price Hikes on The Way

13 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Further hikes to petrol and diesel are on the way this April.Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor with the Irish Independent joined The Last Word.C...

How Climate is Affecting People in Malawi

12 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Our own Ben Finnegan from the Today FM newsroom visited Malawi to see first hand the devastation climate change is causing.He joined Matt to talk abou...

Leo Varadkar Delivers Speech on Gaza in Boston

12 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar is in the US and Trump says there'll be no money for Ukraine if he gets into power.The Last Word on the US with Cal Thomas and ...

Irish Artists Pull Out of Texas Music Festival over Military Links

12 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Irish musicians such as Kneecap and Gavin James have pulled out of a US music festival in protest over the war in Gaza.The Last Word on Music with Dav...

Former RTÉ Journalist Charlie Bird Dies Aged 74

12 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The former RTÉ news journalist Charlie Bird has passed away. He had been diagnosed with MND and had raised money for various charities in recent year...

2024 Housing Targets Unlikely to Be Met

11 Mar 2024

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The 2024 housing targets are unlikely to be met.The Last Word on Business with Ian Guider from The Business Post.Catch the full chat by pressing the '...

Kate Middleton Apologises For 'Confusion' Over Edited Photo

11 Mar 2024

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The Princess of Wales has apologised over an edited photo published on Mother's Day.Finn McRedmond, Columnist for the Irish Times joined The Last Word...

Why Did the Government Fail to Get Recent Referendums Passed?

11 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Why did the government fail in its 'Yes/Yes' campaign?Daniel McConnell, Editor, of Business Post, Aisling Moloney, Political Correspondent, Irish Dail...

Jimmy Kimmel Fails To Shine in Oscars Monologue

11 Mar 2024

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In the Last Word on TV and Streaming we look back at the Oscars over the weekend.Joe O'Shea and Elaine Burke joined The Last Word.Catch the full chat ...

Plans for 6AM Closing Time for Nightclubs Delayed

08 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Taoiseach has admitted that 6 am closing times for nightclubs and extended bar opening times aren't likely to happen this summer.Ian Redmond, co-o...

The Week Trending: International Women's Day, Christian Horner Allegations and Calvin Klein Campaign

08 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Lorcan Nyhan - Head of Training with the Communications Clinic and Edel Coffey - Columnist & Author of ‘Breaking Point joined The Last Word for ...

Report Finds Lives Were "Sacrificed" to Protect British Agent

08 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A report has found that lives were "sacrificed" to protect a British agent nicknamed "stakeknife".Richard O’Rawe, former Republican prisoner and aut...

A Preview of The Oscars

07 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Oscars happen this weekend, with many Irish talents in the running for awards.Brian Lloyd from entertainment.ie joined Matt for The Last Word on M...

What is Technostress and Can You Manage It?

07 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Exactly what is technostress? Do you suffer from it?Tech Thursday on The Last Word with Andy O'Donoghue.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' but...

You Now Have The Right To Request to Work Remotely

07 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The government has introduced measures allowing you to request to work remotely.To get the ins and outs of it, Síobhra Rush - Head of Lewis Silkin Ir...

Could AI Help Climate Change?

07 Mar 2024

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Could Artificial Intelligence help climate change?We find out with John Gibbons on The Last Word on Environment.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'P...

Sex Education to Be Taught at Younger Age in Primary Schools

06 Mar 2024

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A new Primary School curriculum would see sex education taught at a younger age.Carl O’Brien, education editor at The Irish Times and Simon Lewis, P...

The Growing Problem of Disinformation in The Media

06 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Marianna Spring is the BBC  Disinformation & Social Media Correspondent.She joined The Last Word to discuss her book Among the Trolls: My Jou...

Some SSE Airtricity Customers Were Sent The Wrong Bills

06 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor with the Irish Independent joined The Last Word to talk personal finance and to answer your questions.Catch th...

Trump Predicts to Win 15 States on Super Tuesday

05 Mar 2024

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Super Tuesday has been uneventful compared to previous years.To give us the latest, Marion McKeone, US Correspondent with The Business Post and Cal Th...

Debate: Referendum on Carers

05 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast, we bring you an extended debate from both sides of the Care Referendum, which takes place on March 8th.Damien Peelo – CEO of Treoir...

U2 Wrap Up Las Vegas Residency

05 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

U2 are saying goodby to their residency at the Sohre in Las Vegas.John Caddell and Dee Reddy with The Last Word on Music.Catch the full chat by pressi...

No Confidentiality Clauses for Future RTÉ Exits

05 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Public Accounts Committee has made several recommendations for RTÉ.Brian Stanley, the chair of the Public Accounts Committee and Lorcan Nyhan, he...

Botox is Being Given Illegally In Various Counties

05 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

An RTÉ investigates program has found many people are giving botox illegally in Ireland.Pamela Fraher, reporter with RTE Investigates joined The Last...

Is Joe Biden's Administration Becoming Tired Israel's Actions in Gaza?

05 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Is the US ready to change its policy on its stance with Israel's invasion of Gaza?Larry Donnelly, lecturer in law at the University of Galway joined T...

Apple Fined €1.8 Billion for Breaking Streaming Rules

05 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Apple has been fined almost 2 billion euro by the EU for breaching streaming rules, after Spotify raised the issue in 2019.Ian Guider from The Busines...

National Stop Food Waste Day- Food Waste Costs Average Irish Household €700 Per Year

01 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Conor Spacey, Author & Culinary Director of Food Space joined The Last Word to discuss National Stop Food Waste Day, with over 3/4 of a billion to...

EV Sales Down As Drivers Switch To Hybrids

01 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Why are more drivers now opting for hybrids over fully electric vehicles?Ian Guider, Business Columnist with The Business Post joined The Last Word to...

The Week Trending

01 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ian Power, CEO of Spunout, and Aoife Barry, Journalist and Author of Social Capital joined The Last Word to discuss the week's biggest trending storie...

Using Warranties And Insurance To Keep Your Tech Safe And Well

01 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Andy O’Donoghue joined The Last Word for Tech Thursday to discuss the ins and outs of warranties and insurance for protecting your tech.Catch the fu...

Michael O'Leary Renews His Attack On The Green Party

01 Mar 2024

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John Gibbons joined The Last Word to discuss Michael O'Leary's latest public statements about the Green Party.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Pla...

Daniel Wiffen On His Aspirations For This Year's Paris Olympics

01 Mar 2024

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Daniel Wiffen, Double World Champion Swimmer joined The Last Word to discuss his hopes for this year's Olympic Games.Catch the full chat by pressing t...

In What Circumstances Do Companies Award Lucrative Exit Packages?

01 Mar 2024

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When will a company award a lucrative exit package to an employee?Julie Galbraith, Partner in Employment Law at global law firm, Eversheds Sutherland ...

People Less Inclined To Support Climate Measures That Cost Them Money, EPA Survey Finds

29 Feb 2024

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John Gibbons joined The Last Word to discuss a new major national survey from the EPA on attitudes toward climate change.Catch the full chat by pressi...

Culture Club: Ed Guiney

28 Feb 2024

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Ed Guiney, Co-Founder of Element Pictures joined us this week for The Culture Club!Press the 'Play' button on this page to hear his choices.

Thousands Of Homeowners Face Massive Mortgage Increases

28 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor for The Independent joined The Last Word to discuss huge mortgage hikes that thousands of homeowners are now f...

Debate: Referendum on the Family

27 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Our referendum coverage has begun with a debate on the referendum on the family.Senators Michael McDowell and Fiona O'Loughlin, Brenda Power Columnist...

Kings of Leon Announce Irish Summer Gig

27 Feb 2024

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Kings of Leon, Journey and much more are coming to Ireland.Dee Reddy and John Caddell joined The Last Word for the weekly music slot.Catch the full ch...

41% of Parents Skipping Meals to Feed Kids

27 Feb 2024

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A Bernardos survey has found over 41% of parents are skipping meals for their kids.Stephen Moffatt - Barnardos National Policy Manager joined The Last...

Was Trump's South Carolina Victory as Definitive as He Claims?

27 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Was Trump's victory in South Carolina as important as he says it is?We discuss with Cal Thomas, nationally syndicated US columnist and Marion McKeone,...

All Inclusive Holidays: Why They Might Be For You

26 Feb 2024

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Sarah Slattery, from travelexpert.ie joined The Last Word to tell us why you should book an all-inclusive holiday.Catch the fill chat by pressing the ...

Catherine Martin to Appear at Oireachtas Media Committee Tomorrow Night

26 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Media Minister Catherine Martin will appear before the Oireachtas Media Committee tomorrow night as the RTÉ crisis continues.Fianna Fáil Senator and...

Ballyseedy Garden Centre Says It Will Remain Open Despite Recent Developments

26 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ballyseedy Garden Centre in Kerry is to remain in business despite the CEO being charged with serious drug offences.Conor Lally, Security and Crime Ed...

RTÉ Say Kneecap Broke Agreement Not to Wear Pro-Palestinian Badges On Air

26 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

RTÉ have said that rap group Kneecap agreed not to wear Pro-Palestine badges on The Late Late Show last Friday, but did it anyway.The Last Word on TV...

Rent Inflation Slows In Dublin But Rises Everywhere Else

24 Feb 2024

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Ian Guider, Columnist with The Business Post joined The Last Word to discuss the latest Daft report on rental prices.Catch the fill chat by pressing t...

The Week Trending

24 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

John Gibbons and Brianna Parkins joined The Last Word to discuss the week's biggest trending stories, including a new high for the price of a pint!Ca...

Guide To The Two Upcoming Referendums

24 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Justice Marie Baker, Chair of the Electoral Commission joined The Last Word to discuss the details of the two referendums taking place on the 8th of M...

Gardaí Believe Mexican Drug Cartel Has Created An Irish Hub

21 Feb 2024

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Gardaí believe a Mexican drug cartel has set up shop here in Ireland. It comes after a multi-million euro drug seizure earlier in the week.Conor Lall...

The Latest Dodgy Box Crackdown

21 Feb 2024

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Pirated Firesticks are the latest to be targeted in a new dodgy box crackdown.Elaine Burke, Host of For Tech Sakes Podcast joined The Last Word.Catch ...

Business: How Much Money Do We Owe?

21 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

New numbers are showing our national debt, and the figures are staggering.Ian Guider from The Business Post joined The Last Word.Catch the full chat b...

The Hunt For The New Republic Of Ireland Manager Takes Yet Another Turn

20 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Coleman has ruled himself out of the running for the role of Republic of Ireland football manager. Gavin Cooney - Sportswriter with The42.ie joi...

Can Trump Afford To Pay The $354M Fine Imposed On Him At The Weekend?

20 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Cal Thomas, Nationally Syndicated US Columnist, and Marion McKeone, US Correspondent for The Business Post joined The Last Word to discuss the latest ...

Internal Assessment After Death Of Second Teenage Girl At University Hospital Limerick

20 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Priscilla Lynch, Clinical Editor for The Irish Medical Independent joined The Last Word to discuss the reported death of a teenage girl at University ...

Psoriasis Sufferers Could Help Shed Light On Arthritis Risk

20 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Professor Caitriona Ryan, Consultant Dermatologist at the Institute of Dermatologists, and Raisa Boyd,  who has suffered from psoriasis since she...

Leo Varadkar on Upcoming Referenda

19 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar joined Zara King on The Last Word to talk about the upcoming referenda.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on ...

How Would You Feel About Paying a Mortgage Until You're 80?

19 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A new lender, Moco, has entered the mortgage offering competitive rates in exchange for paying a mortgage up until you're 80th birthday.Michael Dowlin...

All You Need To Know To Book A Bucket List Trip To Colombia

19 Feb 2024

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Have you ever thought of a getaway to Colombia?Sinéad Kennedy, travel writer and solo travel expert joined Zara on The Last Word to discuss.Catch the...

The Deposit Return Scheme: 2 Weeks On

16 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's now two weeks since the Re-Turn scheme was launched in Ireland, but how is it working? Ossian Smyth, Minister of State with Responsibility for th...

Why Are So Many Women Having Cosmetic Surgery?

16 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Cosmetic surgery is now more popular than ever among women, but why?To find out, Jennifer Rock from Skinnerd.com, Dr. Brian Higgins from Galway Primar...

Pressure Mounts on Israel to Drop Rafah Offensive

16 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Pressure is mounting on Israel to stop its offensive on the Rafah border crossing.With more, Hamish Young, Emergency Coordinator for UNICEF in Rafah j...

School Uniforms May Hinder Exercise, Finds Study

15 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ray Silke, Former All Ireland Winner & Secondary School Teacher in Galway joined The Last Word to discuss a new study from the World Health Organi...

Turbulence On Planes Is Increasing Alarmingly- And Climate Change Is To Blame

15 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Severe turbulence has increased by about 55% according to a study from the University of Reading.John Gibbons joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch th...

Oat Milk In, Nightclub Admission Out- CPI Basket Of Goods Updated

15 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How is consumer price inflation actually measured?Edel Flannery, Head of the Prices Division at the CSO joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full...