The Last Word with Matt Cooper
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Smart Home Tech
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Andy O’Donoghue joined The Last Word to discuss his top picks for the best smart home tech to help make your life easier!Catch the full chat by pres...
Food Delivery Drivers Join International Strike Over Low Pay
14 Feb 2024
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A food delivery may be off the cards for now as many drivers are striking. Why is this?Fiachra Ó Luain, Labour Rights Officer at the English Languag...
Culture Club: Anna Carey
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Author of The Making of Mollie, Anna Carey joined us this week for The Culture Club!The Making of Mollie has been adapted for the stage at The Ark.Hea...
Home Owners Warned Over Fire Risk To Tumble Dryers
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Home owners are being warned to be vigilant with tumble dryers over risk of the appliances catching fire.Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor for T...
Minister Holds Talks With Social Media Companies Over Online Safety For Children
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Minister for Education, Norma Foley met with representatives from social media companies today to discuss the safety of children when it comes to usin...
AC/DC Announce Croke Park Date For August
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Legendary rock band AC/DC have announced they will play Dublin's Croke Park this August.John Caddell and Dee Reddy joined The Last Word to discuss.Cat...
Pitfalls Of Workplace Romances
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Should there be stricter rules in place around workplace romances?Catherine Hayes, Managing Associate for Lewis Silkin , and Sinead Brady, Career Psyc...
Biden Calls Netanyahu An "Asshole", But Will He Do Anything To Prevent Siege Of Rafah?
14 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 la...
Paschal Donohoe Announces New Public Sector Pay Deal
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Minister for Public Expenditure, Paschal Donohoe joined The Last Word to discuss details of the Government's new Public Sector Pay Deal, announced ear...
Johnny Ronan to Build 17 Storey Building in Dublin
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Developer Johnny Ronan is to build a 17-storey building in Dublin.Ian Guider from The Business Post joined The Last Word.Catch the full chat by pressi...
Alan Partridge is Returning to The BBC
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joe O'Shea and Elaine Burke joined The Last Word for the weekly streaming and TV slot.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
The Stress And Terror of Being Stalked
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
'Stalked' airs tonight on Virgin Media, and depicts distressing stories.Jarlath Rice, a stalking victim whose stalker was sentenced to four years in p...
Why Are There Few Flights from Ireland's Regional Airports?
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Seen as Dublin Airport is reportedly at capacity, why are there so few flights from Ireland's Regional Airports?Sarah Slattery from TheTravelExpert.ie...
Conspiracy Theories And Hysteria Follow Travis And Taylor To The Superbowl
09 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Why is Taylor Swift's potential appearance at the Superbowl being politicised? Mark Hogan from Pro-Football Ireland joined The Last Word to discuss.Ca...
Ireland And NATO Enter New Agreement To Counter Threats Posed By Russia
09 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Conor Gallagher, Security and Crime Correspondent for The Irish Times, and Professor Donnacha Ó Beacháin, Professor of Politics at the School of Law...
Finnair To Begin Weighing Passengers
09 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Why has Finish airline Finnair decided to begin weighing passengers before flights?Dave Hanratty from the No Encore Podcast, and Sinead O’Carroll, E...
Glen Dimplex To Axe 300 Irish Jobs
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The closing of two Glen Dimplex sites will result in up to 300 jobs cuts for the electrical group in the coming years.Ian Guider, Business Columnist w...
Cars To Be Removed From Dublin City Centre By August
08 Feb 2024
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Will a car-free Dublin city centre really work?Brendan O’Brien, Head of Technical Services for Dublin City Council, and Keith Gavin from the Irish P...
Ireland/Israel Basketball Match Takes Place In Wake Of Claims By Israeli Player That Irish Team Is Anti-Semitic
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Comments made by an Israeli basketball player about the Irish women's team have created tensions around today's meeting of the two countries on the in...
AI & Smart Tech To Help You Get The Most From Your Home Workouts
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Andy O’Donoghue joined The Last Word with his list of the best gadgets to help you optimise your home workouts!Catch the full chat by pressing the '...
Many Rural Irish Towns At Risk Of Having No Local GP
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Why are so many people in rural Ireland without a GP?Dr. Ilona Duffy, GP in Monaghan and Peadar Toibin, Aontu Leader and TD for Meath West joined The ...
Hamas Proposes Three-Stage Ceasefire Over 135 Days
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hamas has responded to an Israeli ceasefire plan with their own suggestions. Could this signify a potential end to the conflict in Gaza? Patrick Bury,...
Why Don't More People Shop Around For Home Insurance?
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Why are people still overpaying for home insurance?Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor with The Irish Independent joined The Last Word to discuss....
Why A Cup Of Coffee Could Soon Cost €6
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Would you pay as much as €6 for a cup of coffee?Alan Andrews, Owner of The Old Barracks Coffee Roastery in Tipperary and of Guji Coffees Bars in Lim...
Taylor Swift Announces New Album
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
At the Grammys this week, Taylor Swift teased news about a new album coming later this year.The Last Word on Music with John Caddell and Dee Reddy.
Donald Trump Told He Doesn't Have Presidential Immunity
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In our weekly US slot, we hear from Marion McKeone and Cal Thomas about recent bad news for Donald Trump regarding January 6th 2021. You can catch the...
Former Taoiseach John Bruton Dies Aged 76
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The former Taoiseach and leader of Fine Gael, John Bruton passed away this morning following an illness.His former cabinet colleague Ivan Yates and Ga...
Enrollment Crisis - Second Level Students Left Without School Places
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
An investigation has found that some students are being left without places as an enrollment crisis worsens.Carl O’Brien, Education Editor of the Ir...
Remembering John Bruton: The Former Taoiseach Sat Down With The Last Word In 2015
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In 2015, Matt Cooper sat down with former Taoiseach John Bruton to discuss his book called Faith in Politics.You can catch the full chat by pressing t...
How Health Service Staff Shortages Are Affecting Patient Care
02 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Staff shortages in hospitals are said to be affecting patient care.Dr Chris Luke, columnist with the Irish Medical Times and retired consultant in eme...
Hoodie Bans at Airports and Taylor Swift's Election Influence
02 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hoodie-wearing or oversized jumpers will have to be taken off in security at Dublin and Cork Airports, Bambie Thug won big at last week's Eurosong and...
The 2024 Hurling Season Begins
02 Feb 2024
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It's officially the start of the hurling season for 2024.Jamsie O'Connor and John McIntyre joined The Last Word for a preview.Catch the full chat by p...
The Carbon Footprint Caused By Ministerial St. Patrick's Day Trips
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Government Ministers are to travel the world on St. Patrick's Day. But at what cost to the environment?Environmental Journalist John Gibbons joined Th...
Zuckerberg Told 'Blood on Hands' At US Senate
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Zuckerberg received some stark warnings at a recent US Senate hearing. Other tech giant CEOs were also present.Tech Journalist Andy O'Donoghue jo...
Argylle and The Zone of Interest
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the weekly movies slot, Brian Loyd, Movies Editor of entertainment.ie is looking at Argylle and The Zone of Interest.Catch the full chat by pressin...
Elaborate Scams Conned Almost €9 Million From Investors Last Year
01 Feb 2024
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Many different scams managed to dupe investors into giving over €9 million in 2023.Niamh Davenport, Head of Financial Crime with the Banking and Pay...
Culture Club: Philip King
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Founder of iconic televised festival Other Voices, Philip King joined us this week for The Culture Club!Press the 'Play' button on this page to hear h...
Minister Objects To Airport Expansion Plans
31 Jan 2024
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Green Party Junior Minister Joe O'Brien has submitted an objection to new Dublin Airport expansion plans.Mary Rose Burke, CEO of Dublin Chamber, and C...
VHI's Latest Increase Means Bad News For Customers
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
VHI's third price rise in a year may be a stretch for customers.Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor for The Irish Independent joined The Last Word...
Gardaí Begin Follow-Up Operation On Dublin Riots
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A follow-up operation on the Dublin riots began today, with two people detained by Gardaí for questioning.Conor Lally, Crime and Security Editor with...
Schools Will Have To Record All Bullying Incidents Under New Plan
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A new anti-bullying plan from the Government hopes to ensure that all incidents of bullying are recorded by schools.Dr. James O’Higgins Norman,...
30% Of Under 30s Will Vote For Taylor Swift's Endorsement
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Will Taylor Swift help Joe Biden to win the US presidential election?Cal Thomas, Nationally Syndicated US Columnist, and Marion McKeone, US Correspond...
Gardaí Fear Missing Man Was Killed Over Drug Debt
30 Jan 2024
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Gardaí believe human remains found yesterday in Cork may be those of missing man Ciaran Quilligan.Barry Roche, Southern Correspondent for The Irish T...
Failed Asylum Applicants To Be Deported On Dedicated Flights As New Safe Countries Added To List
30 Jan 2024
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The Government plans to implement specially dedicated flights for deporting failed asylum applicants. Why is this and what will it involve?Cathal Malo...
Bambie Thug To Represent Ireland At The Eurovision
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With only one qualification for the Eurovision finals in the last ten attempts, is it time for a change of direction for Ireland?Catch the full chat b...
Has The Sinn Fein Bubble Burst?
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When will the next general election take place? Are Sinn Fein losing support?Aisling Moloney, Political Correspondent for The Irish Daily Mail, Daniel...
Ryanair Cuts Profit Forecast
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Why has Ryanair cut its annual profit forecast, despite a big year for the airline?Ian Guider, Columnist with The Business Post joined The Last W...
Women Are Leading The Solo Travel Surge
29 Jan 2024
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Are you thinking of taking a solo trip?Sarah Slattery from Travelexpert.ie and Sinead Kennedy, Author, Travel Writer & Solo Travel Exper...
10.25% Pay Rise For Public Sector Workers
27 Jan 2024
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A deal was been reached for a new public sector pay rise following extensive negotiations. Niall Shanahan, Communications Officer with Forsa and Danie...
Jurgen Klopp To Step Down As Liverpool Manager At The End Of The Season
27 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In news that has shaken the football world, Jurgen Klopp has announced he will step down as Liverpool manager at the end of the season.Mark Lawrenson ...
The Week Trending
27 Jan 2024
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Brianna Parkins and Eoghan Tomás McDermott joined The Last Word to discuss the week's biggest trending stories, including the death of Ian Bailey.Cat...
Citizen's Assembly Calls for Decriminalisation of Personal Use Drugs
26 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Citizen's Assembly on Drugs Use has called for the decriminalisation of drugs for personal use.Chair of the Assembly and former HSE CEO Paul Reid ...
RTÉ Chair Apologises Over Toy Show The Musical
26 Jan 2024
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The Chair of the RTÉ Board, Siún Ní Raghallaigh has made a statement in relation to the recent Toy Show The Musical Controversy.Columnist with The ...
All of Us Strangers
26 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Last Word on Movies looked at Andrew Scott and Paul Mescal in All of Us Strangers.Roe McDermott, Movies Editor with Hot Press joined the show to d...
The Latest in Essential Home Office Tech
26 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's Tech Thursday, and this week it's all about what you may need to spruce up your home office.Tech Journalist Andy O'Donoghue joined The Last Word ...
Report Finds That RTÉ Board Never Signed Off On Toy Show: The Musical
25 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A report from Grant Thornton has found that the RTÉ board did not sign off on Toy Show: The Musical.Ian Guider, Columnist for The Business Post joine...
Would A Car-Free Dublin City Centre Be Possible?
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is the prospect of a car-free Dublin City centre realistic?Richard Guiney, CEO of Dublin Town, Michael Pidgeon, Green Party Councillor and Geraldine H...
Culture Club: Janis Ian
24 Jan 2024
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Singer and songwriter Janis Ian joined us this week for The Culture Club!Press the 'Play' button on this page to hear her choices.
Permanent TSB To Increase Fees For Half A Million Customers From April
24 Jan 2024
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PTSB are increasing their current account fees for almost half a million customers.Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor for The Irish Independent j...
63% Believe House Prices Have Peaked
23 Jan 2024
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According to the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland's annual review, 63% of people believe house prices in Ireland have peaked.John O’Sullivan, ...
Trump Well Ahead Of Nikki Haley In New Hampshire Primary
23 Jan 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 the latest ...
Cillian Murphy Gets First Oscar Nomination
23 Jan 2024
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Cillian Murphy has received his first ever Oscar nomination, in the running for Best Actor in a Leading Role. Brian Lloyd joined The Last Word to disc...
Warnings Over Young Girls Using 'Active' Skin Care
23 Jan 2024
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What age should young girls be using expensive skincare products?Dr. Colman Noctor, Child Psychotherapist & Author joined The Last Word to di...
Govt Considering Monthly Tax On Internet Bills To Replace TV License
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Will the infamous TV license fee by replaced by monthly internet tax?Joe O’Shea and Elaine Burke joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat...
Car Free Dublin City Centre Would Cause Job Losses, Brown Thomas And Arnotts Owner Warns
22 Jan 2024
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Arnotts and Brown Thomas have written to Dublin City Council to express concerns around future transport plans which may affect footfall in the city.I...
Holiday Deals For Couples
22 Jan 2024
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If you're looking for some inspiration for a holiday with your partner, Sarah Slattery from Travelexpert.ie joined The Last Word to discuss the best ...
Galway Plant Set To Create Up To 1,000 Jobs
19 Jan 2024
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Barry Regan, Executive Vice President for Global Operations at Dexcom joined The Last Word to discuss a new Galway plant which could create up to 1,00...
The Week Trending
19 Jan 2024
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Is the new season of True Detective receiving negative reviews from viewers because, unlike earlier seasons, it stars two females?Orla Ryan, News Corr...
Kneecap Is The First Irish Language Film To Premiere At Sundance
19 Jan 2024
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Kneecap the movie has become the first Irish language film to premiere at Sundance film festival. It is now signed on for a major distribution deal wi...
Plans For Stephen's Green Shopping Centre Replace Kitsch With Bland
18 Jan 2024
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Frank McDonald, Former Environment Editor for The Irish Times joined The Last Word to discuss the controversial new design plans for the redevelopment...
Capital Policing Surge Is Halted
18 Jan 2024
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Why has the planned policing surge in Dublin city been halted?Conor Lally, Crime & Security Editor for The Irish Times, and Paul Gallagher, Busine...
Greenland Ice Loss Much Greater Than Previously Thought
18 Jan 2024
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30 million tonnes of ice is being lost in Greenland every hour, according to new scientific analysis. Why is this so alarming?John Gibbons joined The ...
AR & VR Headsets
18 Jan 2024
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Andy O’Donoghue has taken a dive into the world of virtual and augmented reality this week for Tech Thursday!Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Pl...
Cork GAA Clubs Told 'Discussions Continue' Over Possible Renaming Of Páirc Uí Chaoimh
17 Jan 2024
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Tony Leen, Sports Editor of the Irish Examiner joined The Last Word to discuss the latest on the controversial proposal to rename iconic Cork stadium ...
Irish Beef Exports To China To Resume
17 Jan 2024
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Exports of Irish beef to China will resume immediately, following a suspension by the General Administration of Customs of China.Martin Murray, Execut...
Culture Club: Cathy Jordan
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Singer songwriter Cathy Jordan joined us this week for The Culture Club!Press the 'Play' button on this page to hear her choices.
Bord Gáis Becomes The Latest Energy Supplier To Cut Their Prices
17 Jan 2024
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Bord Gáis is the latest to follow in a trend of energy providers cutting their prices, but should we be celebrating just yet?Charlie Weston, Personal...
Martin To Discuss Debt Warehousing With Finance Minister
16 Jan 2024
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How are the Government responding to the issues around warehoused debt repayments owed by restaurants from the COVID-19 pandemic?Daniel McConnell, E...
Ariana Grande Releases First Single Since 2020
16 Jan 2024
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Is Ariana Grande turning heads with her new song, or is her first single since 2020 sounding like a flop?John Caddell and Dee Reddy joined The Last Wo...
New Developments To Have Minimised Parking Spaces
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Should you be guaranteed a parking space when buying a house or apartment in an urban area?Feljin Jose from The Dublin Commuter Coalition, and Blake B...
Trump Wins Iowa
16 Jan 2024
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Does Donald Trump's early success in Iowa indicate success to come further afield? Cal Thomas, Nationally Syndicated US Columnist, and Marion McKeone,...
Summer Holiday Ideas For Families
15 Jan 2024
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If you're looking for some inspiration for this year's family summer holiday, look no further! Sarah Slattery from Travelexpert.ie joined The Last Wo...
Average Price Of A Dublin Hotel Room Last Year Was €210
15 Jan 2024
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According to a report from Deloitte, the average price of a hotel room in Dublin in 2023 was €210.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button ...
Paralympian Jason Smyth On Challenges Of The Dance Floor
15 Jan 2024
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Jason Smyth, former Paralympian and current contestant in Dancing With The Stars joined The Last Word to to discuss leaving his comfort zone for the d...
Complaints Over Landlord's Use Of CCTV
15 Jan 2024
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Naomi O’Leary, Irish Times Correspondent, and Ann Marie O’Reilly, National Advocacy Manager for Threshold joined The Last Word to discuss the cont...
The Week Trending
13 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Edel Coffey, Author and Irish Examiner Columnist, and Ian Power, Ceo of Spunout.ie joined The Last Word to discuss the biggest trending stories of the...
Who Are The Houthis And How Did Last Night's Air Strikes Against Them Come About?
13 Jan 2024
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More than a dozen sites used by Houthis rebels in Yemen have been bombed by US and UK forces. Patrick Bury, Senior Lecturer in Security at the Univers...
How Conor McGregor Went From National Hero To Poster Boy For The Far Right
13 Jan 2024
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How has Conor McGregor gone from one of Ireland's most celebrated sports stars to a poster boy for the far right? Gavin Cooney, Journalist with the 42...
Minister Disappointed Over Pay Talks
11 Jan 2024
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Paschal Donohoe, Minister for Public Expenditure & Reform joined The Last Word to discuss today's failure to strike a new public sector pay deal.C...
Bottled Water Contains 1/4 Million Pieces Of Nano Plastic Per Bottle
11 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We know single use plastics are harmful to the environment, but should you be avoiding plastic bottles for health reasons?John Gibbons joined The Last...
Public Sector Pay Talks Break Down Following 'Disappointing' Offer
11 Jan 2024
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Talks for a new public sector pay deal have been suspended after a 'disappointing' offer from the Government.Daniel Murray, Political Correspondent wi...
An AI Powered Future On Display At CES In Las Vegas
11 Jan 2024
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Electronics show CES is taking place in Las Vegas, with an intriguing look into an AI powered future on display.Andy O’Donoghue joined The Last Word...
Social Media Sites To Face Age Verification Requirement
10 Jan 2024
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Alex Cooney, Chief Executive of CyberSafeKids joined The Last Word to discuss new plans from Meta to implement age verification on their social media ...
Culture Club: Megan O'Neill
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rising music star Megan O'Neill joined us this week for The Culture Club.Press the 'Play' button on this page to hear her fantastic choices!
The Everyday Ways To Cut Your Costs In 2024
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Could you be saving money on your everyday costs?Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor with The Irish Independent joined The Last Word to discuss.Ca...
Dublin Is The Second Slowest City In The World For Drivers
10 Jan 2024
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Dublin is second only to London as the slowest city in the world for drivers.Michael Pidgeon, Dublin City Councillor for the Green Party (Dublin South...
Elvis To Become A Hologram
09 Jan 2024
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A new show in London will feature Elvis Presley as a hologram, following the success of the recent ABBA concerts.John Caddell and Dee Reddy joined The...
Warning Over Pressure On Nursing Homes As 1 In 5 Family Run Businesses Close
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
New research from the ESRI has found that Ireland's nursing home sector is 'under threat of failure'.Tadgh Daly, Chief Executive of Nursing Homes Irel...
Laneway Closed In Dublin City Centre Over Anti-Social Behaviour
09 Jan 2024
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A laneway in Dublin city centre has been closed by the city council due to anti-social behaviour. Hazel Chu, Dublin City Councillor with The Green Par...
Biden Places Threat To Democracy At The Heart Of His 2024 Presidential Campaign
09 Jan 2024
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Cal Thomas, Nationally Syndicated US Columnist, and Marion McKeone, US Correspondent with The Business Post joined The Last Word to discuss the bigges...