The Last Word with Matt Cooper
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How The State Is Handling Those Seeking International Protection When Entering Ireland
How is the government handling those who are seeking international protection when entering the country? Daniel McConnell - editor of The Business Post, Sinead Gibney Social Democratic candidate and Senator Barry Ward of Fine Gail join Matt to discuss. For the full chat click the 'Play' button on this page.
Ryan Gosling Stars In The New 'The Fall Guy'
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 on this page.
Culture Club: Wallis Bird
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
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' button on this page.
Amnesty International Says Troubles Legacy Act 'An Affront To Justice'
Why is the new Troubles Legacy Act so controversial?Deirdre Heenan, Professor of Social Policy at Ulster University and Former Member of the Council of State joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Customers To Face Higher Fuel Costs As Carbon Tax Increases
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 on this page.
Allergies Set To Increase With Climate Change
Sheena Mitchell, Pharmacist and Founder of the Family Health Podcast, Wondercare.ie joined The Last Word to discuss the impact global warming is having on those who suffer from hay fever.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
100 Gardaí To Police Border As Government Says Legislation Will Close Loopholes In Immigration Policy
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?Danny McConnell, Editor of The Business Post joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
The Last Word on the US: Dog Killing Story Damages Kristi Noem's Chances At Vice President
Cal Thomas the nationally syndicated US columnist and Marion McKeone, US Correspondent for the Business Post join Matt to discuss Kristi Noem 's campaign to be Trump next Vice President after she revealed in her memoir that she shot her dog.Plus they discuss continued unrest on college campuses in protest of the Israel and Hamas conflict.
Summer Camps Could Cost Up To €1,500 Per Year
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 full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
70 People Killed On Irish Roads So Far This Year
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 Partnerships and External Affairs for The Road Safety Authority joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Tensions Growing Over UK and Irish Asylum Plans
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 full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Canadian Road Trip
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 chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
UHL Remains The Most Overcrowded A&E
Following the verdict of the inquest into the death of Aoife Johnston at University Hospital Limerick, the hospital's A&E department remains the most overcrowded in the country. Conor Sheehan, Labour Councillor in Limerick, and Conor Deasy, President of the Irish Association of Emergency Medicine joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
The Week Trending
Irish Times Columnist Brianna Parkins, and Lorcan Nyhan, Head of Training at the Communications Clinic joined The Last Word to discuss the week's biggest trending stories, including Marty Morrisey's latest party offering in Spain!Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Kylie Minogue And Calvin Harris To Headline Electric Picnic
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' button on this page.
Is Páirc Náisiúnta Na Mara, Ciarraí, A Real National Park
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 The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Harvey Weinstein's 2020 Rape Conviction Overturned
Why has infamous Hollywood movie mogul Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape charge been overturned?Marion McKeone, US Correspondent with The Business Post joined The Last Word to discuss.
Coroner Rules Death By Medical Misadventure For Aoife Johnston
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 Johnston.Listen by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Streamers, Speakers, And Earbuds- Latest Sound Technology
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' button on this page.
Culture Club: Orla Comerford
Irish Paralympian, Orla Comerford is supporting Fighting Blindness, and joined us this week for The Culture Club! Visit fightingblindness.ieHear her choices by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Tánaiste Visits Unrwa Refugee Camp In Jordan
Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Michael Martin, joined The Last Word live from Jordan to discuss the ongoing crisis in Gaza, and his experience at a UNRWA refugee camp in Jordan.Listen by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Jeffrey Donaldson Charged With 11 Historical Sex Offences
Former leader of the Democratic Unionist Party, Jeffrey Donaldson has been charged with 11 historical sex offences over a 21 year period.Amanda Ferguson, Journalist based in Belfast, joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Petrol & Diesel Prices Approach €2 A Litre
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 Ireland.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
"We Failed You..." - Taoiseach Addresses Families of Stardust Victims
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 Reporter Stephanie Rohan and Lisa Lawlor, the daughter of Francis & Maureen who died in the fire joined The Last Word.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
GRA Conference Hears of Concerns Policing the Far Right
The Garda Representative Association is holding its annual conference in Mayo. Today it heard concern from members about policing far right protests.Brendan O'Connor, the GRA's outgoing President joined The Last Word.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Inlfuencers Warned to Comply with Laws Labelling Content
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 this page.
Hozier Is Now The 4th Irish Artist with a US Number One
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 full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Will Fine Gael Scrap USC?
Daniel McConnell the Editor of the Business Post and Edgar Morgenroth, Professor of Economics at DCU Business School joined The Last Word to discuss why the USC is back on the political agenda and whether Fine Gael might phase it out entirely.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
The Last Word on the US: Judge To Consider Trump Gag Order Violations
Cal Thomas, nationally syndicated US columnist and Marion McKeone the US Correspondent for the Business Post joined The Last Word to discuss the latest updates in the Trump New York Trial.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Fine Gael Senators Propose Ban On Smartphone Ownership For Children 13 And Under
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 from Fine Gael senators to see smartphone devices banned in Ireland for children under the age of 13.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
No Sign Of Climate 'Backlash' In Irish Public Opinion- Poll
How does the Irish public really feel about prioritising national action against climate change?John Sweeney, Emeritus Professor in Climate at Maynooth University, and Oisin Coghlan, Chief Executive at Friends of the Earth joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Government Launches Campaign To Remind Dog Owners Of Their Responsibilities
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 and Media for the DSPCA, and Adrian Gallagher, Chair of the IFA Sheep Committee joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
The Best New Cruises Available
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 pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Munster Championship Gets Underway With Clare Vs Limerick In Ennis
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 Hickey, Former Limerick Player, and John McIntyre, Former Galway Manager, joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
The Week Trending
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 stories, including the ever controversial topic of the price of a pint in Ireland, and Meghan Markle's jam making skills!Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Taylor Swift Releases Surprise Double Album
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' button on this page.
Toxic Content Being Fed To Teenage Boys By Social Media Companies, DCU Study Says
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 on teenage boys.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Climate Change To Wreck Global Economy By 2050, New Report Says
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 pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
The Latest In Garden Tech
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 the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
After A 43 Year Wait: Jury Returns Unlawful Killing Verdict In Stardust Inquest
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 Francis and Maureen who died in the fire, Samantha Mangan, daughter of Helena Mangan, and Stephanie Rohan from the TodayFM Newsroom joined The Last Word to discuss the news and pay tribute to the victims of the fire. Listen by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Business News: Good News For Navan
Tara Mines in Navan have just announced they will be reopeningIan Guider, Columnist, The Business Post joins Matt to discussFor the full chat click the play button below.
Personal Finance: EIR Staff Told Not To Obey Law By Management
EIR staff were told not the obey the law by their managementCharlie Weston, Personal finance editor with The Irish Independent joins Matt to discussFor the full chat click the play button below.
New Law Discriminates Against Less Wealthy People Going Through Divorce
New law discriminates against less wealthy people going through divorce, barrister saysPaul C McCarthy, Chair of The Family Lawyers Association Of Ireland joins Matt to discussFor the full chat click the 'Play' button on this page.
EV Charging Arms Opposed By DCC
Janet Horner, Green Party and Dublin City Councillor, and Geraldine Herbert, Motoring Editor for The Sunday Independent joined The Last Word to discuss the latest in motoring stories, including news that may cause hassle for EV drivers.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
World Leaders Urge Restraint From Israel After Iranian Attack
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 NATO Analyst, and Hannah McCarthy, Journalist in Beirut reporting on the Israel-Hamas war, joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Top Places To Visit In Tuscany
Sarah Slattery from travelexpert.ie is back with her recommendations for the beautiful region of Tuscany, Italy.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Hot School Meal Programme Expanded To 900 Schools
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 joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Fianna Fáil Gather for Last Ard Fheis Before General Election
Fianna Fáil's final Ard Fheis before the general election takes place today and tomorrow, Minister for Finance, Michael McGrath joined The Last Word to discuss the challenges being faced by Ireland as we approach another election.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
The Week Trending
Michael Clifford, Special Correspondent with The Irish Examiner, and Laura Byrne from thejournal.ie joined The Last Word to discuss the week's biggest stories, including Ireland's new Taoiseach, and the death of OJ Simpson.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.