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The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Language: en-IE Society & Culture
Last Checked: 2025-12-08 13:10:42.453632
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How Will TD Departures Affect The Next Election?

20 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How will the departure of Fine Gael TDs affect the next election? Daniel McConnell, Editor at The B...

Are Congestion Charges A Fairer Way To Manage Traffic & Emissions?

20 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Leo Varadkar has said that there are no plans to introduce congestion charges for commuters. If intr...

TikTok Clamping Down On Climate Denier Videos

20 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Social media platform TikTok have announced they plan to empower accurate climate discussions and re...

Latest In iKettle & Smart Coffee Machines

20 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Andy O'Donoghue joined us for Tech Thursday to discuss the latest in Wi-Fi kettles and smart coffee ...

Jonathan Dowdall Accepted Into Witness Protection After Gerry Hutch Trial

19 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The State’s key witness in the trial of Gerard Hutch, Jonathan Dowdall has been accepted into the ...

How Would A Rural Ireland Party Work?

19 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

TD for Roscommon/Galway, Michael Fitzmaurice has suggested a rural political party that will properl...

Customers To Be Hit With Charges For Lifting Compost Bins

19 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Thousands of Panda Recycling customers will soon face a new charge for putting garden and food waste...

Alopecia Can Be Sudden, Temporary Or Permanent: How Do You Treat It?

18 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Alopecia is very common and many people will experience it in some form in their lifetime. How is it...

AI Song Featuring Drake And The Weeknd Pulled From Spotify And TikTok

18 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

AI has well and truly infiltrated the music world, with a song impersonating Drake entitled 'Ghostwr...

Dominion v Fox News: What’s On The Line In The $1.6 Billion Defamation Lawsuit?

18 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The much anticipated high profile defamation case brought against Fox News by Dominion Voting System...

Mother Of Dara Quigley Asks For Better Understanding Of People Who Use Drugs

18 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Aileen Malone, mother of Dara Quigley joined The Last Word to speak on the perception and understand...

Is The Title Slipping From Arsenal?

17 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Is it the beginning of the end for Arsenal's title hopes? Tony Cascarino and Mark Lawrenson joined...

‘Shecession’ Young Women Hit Hardest By Cost Of Living Crisis

17 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are young women really suffering the most from the cost of living crisis? Gerard O’Neill, Chairm...

Cocaine Use By Women In Ireland On The Rise

17 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It has been suggested by the HSE’s national clinical lead for addiction, Professor Eamon Keenan th...

Gerry Hutch Found Not Guilty Of Murder

17 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Gerry Hutch has been found not guilty of the murder of David Byrne at a hotel in Dublin seven years ...

Citizen Assembly On Drugs To Ensure Lived Experience Is Presented

14 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The citizens assembly on drug use begins tomorrow. It is set to be the most open and comprehensive c...

The Week Biden Came To Town

14 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lunchbox parties and the back to school Botox rush. Not to mention, Biden is in town! Brianna Parki...

Interview: Christy Lefteri

13 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Christy Lefteri's book The Beekeeper of Aleppo has recently been adapted into a play, which is runni...

Renfield: A New Take On Dracula

13 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Nicolas Cage stars in the new comedy/horror mashup 'Renfield'. Is it any good? Roe McDermott, Movie...

Tech To Disable Phones At Gigs And Other Restricted Access Venues

13 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are phone-free gigs the way of the future? Andy O’Donoghue joined us to discuss Yondr, a new pouch...

Environment Special With John Gibbons

13 Apr 2023

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To mark the 100th installment of The Last Word On The Environment with John Gibbons, we held a 3 par...

Over Half Of Us Are Underinsuring Our Homes

12 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The central bank has told insurance companies to send out letters to homeowners warning that they ma...

Warnings Over Lack Of Anti-Cannabis Coverage In The Media

12 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Would de-criminalising cannabis be a good idea? Gino Kenny, People Before Profit TD for Dublin Mid...

Second Hand Cars Almost 80% More Expensive Than Pre-Pandemic Levels

12 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Used car prices increased by 77% from the pandemic and another 4.6% since the beginning of this year...

A Look Ahead At All The Champions League Action

11 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What lies ahead for the Champions League quarter final week? Miguel Delaney, Chief Football Writer ...

Roads Closed And Gardaí Everywhere Even Before Biden Arrives

11 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Joe Biden has just arrived in Belfast to begin his trip around Ireland, with roads closed and Gardaí...

Suffer With Snoring Or Sleep Apnea? Here’s What Could Be Making It Worse

11 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What should you look out for if suffering with snoring or sleep apnea? What can be done to improve t...

The Problem With TV Spoilers As Latest Succession Episode Earns A Rare 10/10 On IMDB

11 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The latest episode of Succession has just received an exceptional rating on IMDB and is being called...

Predictions For Premier League Easter Fixtures

06 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In another big weekend of Premier League action, how will Liverpool fare when they face Arsenal this...

Dog Owners Asked To Keep Their Pets On Leads To Protect Birds

06 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dublin City Council have proposed a restriction on dog walkers on North Bull Island from the 30th of...

AI Does Homebrewing

06 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Andy O’Donoghue joined us for Tech Thursday to discuss one of the latest AI developments, which ve...

Stateside Reaction To Trump Pleading Not Guilty To 34 Charges

05 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Donald Trump has pleaded not guilty to 34 felony criminal charges. Cal Thomas, nationally syndicat...

Thinking Of Installing Solar Panels? It Could Soon Cost Less

05 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A new measure to reduce the VAT on solar panel installation has been approved by the government. C...

Teachers Want Inflation Matching Pay Rises

05 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As the cost of living continues to rise, secondary school teachers are asking for pay rises that mat...

The IRA In The 1980s

04 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

With the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement approaching we chatted to Gearoid O’Faolean...

Irish Households Losing Out By Not Switching Banks

04 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A survey carried out by the Economic and Social Research Institute has found that the majority of Ir...

Why Are Landlords Leaving The Market?

04 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Many landlords are choosing to leave the rental market in 2023. What is the reason for this? Marian...

40% Of Women Get UTIs In Their Life: What Is The Best Way To Treat It?

04 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A urinary tract infection relates to an infection in any part of the urinary system. UTIs are extrem...

Two More Managerial Casualties After Weekend Results

03 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Following a huge weekend of Premier League action, managers Graham Potter and Brendan Rogers have be...

Libraries Targeted By Protestors Calling For LGBTQ+ Related Books To Be Removed

03 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Efforts are being made by small groups to remove so called 'offensive' LGBTQ+ books aimed at young p...

What To Do If You’re Given An Eviction Notice

03 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

With landlords continuing to exit the rental market, what should you do if given a notice of termina...

The Best Glamping Spots Ireland Has To Offer This Summer

03 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you're looking to try out some 'glamorous camping' this summer, Sarah Slattery from thetravelexpe...

The Premier League Run-In Begins As Man City Host Liverpool

31 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Manchester City will host Liverpool tomorrow in one of the weekend's most exciting Premier League fi...

Will There Be Delays In Dublin Airport Again This Summer?

31 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After a summer full of delays for flights from Dublin Airport in 2022, will summer 2023 be a better ...

Trump Indicted To Appear Next Tuesday

31 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Donald Trump has been indicted by a Manhattan grand jury after years of investigation into his perso...

Why Private Jets Should Be Banned

30 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It is well known that private air travel is extremely bad for the environment. But just how big of a...

Would You Want To Live Until 140?

30 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We all like to aim for longevity, but would you want to live to 140? Brianna Parkins, Irish Times ...

Weighing Up The Best WiFi Scales

30 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On a health kick? Andy O’Donoghue joined us for Tech Thursday to chat the latest in fitness gadge...

Every Child To Get One Hot Meal A Day In School By 2030

30 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A commitment has been made by the government to extend the free school meals scheme, with all Deis p...

Homes With Poor Energy Ratings Could Have Higher Stamp Duty

29 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine going to sell your house and finding out that because you have a low BER rating the person g...

You Could Soon Be Paying More For Your TV Services

29 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Prices for TV services are set rise from Saturday 1st of April. Eir, Sky, Vodafone and Three are jus...

The Metro For Dublin Will Be Built. Its Time Has Come

29 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The government is set to spend €165 on their 'national development plan' which includes schools, h...

‘You Would Test The Patience Of Job’ Judge Tells Enoch Burke

28 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Yes, the case truly is still on going with Enoch Burke. "You would test the patience of Job" are the...

Six Killed In Tennessee Shooting

28 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's their weekly catch up. After the heartbreaking news of 6 people dead from yet another shooting ...

How To Talk To Your Teenage Children

28 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered what on earth your teen was trying to tell you? If you have you wouldn't be a...

Over A Quarter Of Us Suffer With Hayfever: What Are The Best Treatments?

28 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

With over a quarter of people suffering from hay fever, Matt caught up with GP Dr Brian Higgans to d...

All Eyes On Ireland As They Take On France

27 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What can we expect tonight from Ireland's Euro 2024 qualifier against World Cup runners-up France th...

Succession Is Back With A Bang

27 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's the highly anticipated return of HBO's hit show Succession! With expectations up, the first epi...

Prince Harry In Court For Privacy And Phone Tapping Case

27 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Prince Harry appeared in the High Court in London today for a hearing against Associated Newspapers ...

The Very Best Travel Deals For A Quick Getaway

27 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

With Easter fast approaching, you may be in the market for a last-minute getaway. Sarah Slattery joi...

Donegal GAA In Turmoil As We Head For The Final Round Of The League

24 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As we enter the final round of fixtures in the National Football League, Donegal reflect on a disast...

TikTok Future Uncertain As CEO Questioned By Hostile Congress

24 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The CEO of social media platform TikTok has been questioned by US congress over data concerns. What ...

Two Arrested In Relation To Kerry Babies Case

24 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Two people have been arrested on the suspicion of murder in connection with the discovery of the bod...

Paul Mescal's Latest Starring Role

23 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Irish superstar Paul Mescal has had an incredible few years and is back on the big screen with his l...

Grants For Electric Vehicles To Be Cut By 30%

23 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Grants for electric cars are to be cut by 30% next month. What will this mean for the future uptake ...

Are Young Irish People Really Going To Be Worse Off Than Their Parents?

23 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It has been said that young adults in Ireland are the country's first generation to be worse off tha...

Beware ‘Pig Butchering Romance’ And QR Scams

23 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

QR scams are being used all over the world to trick people into handing over their bank details. Pig...

Revolut Set To Offer Car Insurance

22 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Revolut is set to offer car insurance at a rate 30% cheaper than other insurance companies. Charli...

TDs Write To RSA Chief Regarding Driving Test Delays

22 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

With the wait time for driving tests increasing to 20 weeks, TDs have stepped in and written to the ...

Is Irelands Immigration System Broken?

22 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

According to Aontu Leader Peader Toibin, Ireland's immigration system is broken and needs to be fixe...

Government At Risk Of Losing Eviction Ban Vote

21 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A vote will take place tomorrow night on the back of Sinn Féin's motion for an extension of the evi...

Ed Sheeran Gets Personal In New Disney Doc

21 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A new Disney+ docuseries has been announced on the life of Ed Sheeran. It promises to look into some...

US Police On Alert Ahead Of Possible Trump Arrest

21 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Will Donald Trump be arrested this week? What are the details behind his allegations? Cal Thomas, N...

The Best Way To Deal With Vertigo When It Hits

21 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Vertigo is the sensation of feeling off balance, and of movement when you're not moving at all. What...

All Eyes Turn To The World Cup As Ireland Beat England To Win Six Nations

20 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Following Ireland's victory over England to win The Six Nations in Dublin on Saturday, attention has...

Anger Over Diana Crash Scenes Filmed For Final Series Of The Crown

20 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Netflix's The Crown has had it's share of controversy, and it's latest season which will recreate el...

Will Irish Banks Get Caught Up In The Global Banking System?

20 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are Irish banks at risk of getting caught up in this latest global banking crisis? Michael Somers,...

The Best Hidden Gems In The Algarve

20 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The popularity of the Algarve as a holiday destination may seem unappealing to some, but Sarah Slatt...

Will It Be A Fourth Grand Slam Victory For Ireland This Saturday?

16 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Irish rugby team has only won three Grand Slams in it's history, the last in 2018. It has never ...

Neil Gaiman On Turning A Novel Into A Stage Show

16 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Neil Gaiman is an English writer who has recently had one of his most successful and famous books tu...

Is Sustainable Aviation A Realistic Solution To Environmental Worries?

16 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sustainable aviation fuel seems to be a promising solution to the environmental issues associated wi...

Is A €1,000 Hoover Worth The Spend?

16 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How much is too much for a vacuum cleaner? Andy O’Donoghue joined us for Tech Thursday to discuss...

Stephen Silver Found Guilty Of Capital Murder Of Detective Garda Colm Horkan

15 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Stephen Silver has been found guilty of capital murder after shooting detective Garda Colm Horkan ba...

Claims ‘We’ve Turned A Corner’ On House Building: Have We?

15 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tánaiste Micheál Martin has suggested we have turned a corner when it comes to building the houses...

Government To Pocket €700 Million From Soaring Diesel And Petrol Costs

15 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

With full excise duty on petrol and diesel to be gradually reintroduced from June 1st, it has been r...

U2 Set To Release New Album On St Patrick’s Day

14 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A new U2 album entitled 'Songs of Surrender' is set to be released on St. Patrick's Day, featuring 4...

Joe Biden To Visit Ireland Next Month

14 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Joe Biden will be making a potentially lengthy visit to Ireland next month to mark the 25th annivers...

DSPCA No Longer Able To Take Surrendered Pets As Waiting List Reaches 848

14 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The DSPCA's waiting list for owner surrenders has reached concerning heights, with 848 applications ...

How To Spot And Treat Chickenpox

14 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

At least 90% of people will have had chickenpox by the time they are a teenager. So what are the sig...

Ireland Beat Scotland To Stay On Course For The Grand Slam

13 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ireland's Grand Slam decider takes place this Saturday, with Ireland on course to make history at ho...

Saturday Night Live In Hot Water For Offensive Jokes About Ireland

13 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Saturday Night Live have been criticized for a sketch that involved two cast members dressed up as B...

Most Workers Want A Four Day Week, Will It Ever Happen?

13 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

According to a new survey by Hays Ireland, 95% of Irish professionals say they think a four day work...

Gary Lineker To Return To Match Of The Day As BBC Issue Apology

13 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It has been announced that Gary Lineker will be returning to his post as presenter of Match Of The D...

Gary Lineker To Step Down From Match Of The Day

10 Mar 2023

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It has been announced that Gary Lineker will be stepping away from his role as presenter of Match of...

Man United Hoping To Bounce Back From Liverpool Hammering

10 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After a shocking loss to Liverpool at Anfield last weekend, Manchester United are hoping to redeem t...

LA Turning Green This Oscar Weekend

10 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's a big weekend for Irish film with the Oscars taking place in Los Angeles and a record number of...

Oscars Preview

09 Mar 2023

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The most anticipated night in Hollywood is only around the corner! The Oscars takes place on March 1...

Should Public Transport Be Free?

09 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A survey has been commissioned by the National Transport Authority that looks into the reality of in...

Interview: Darragh O'Brien

09 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Taoiseach has confirmed that there is no change in the plans to end the eviction ban by the end ...

Spotify Getting TikTok Makeover

09 Mar 2023

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The world's most popular music streaming service is changing it's interface to look more like video ...