The Last Word with Matt Cooper

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 could talk us through his Culture Club.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Do you feel like every day stresses are becoming too much? Leisha McGrath, Chartered Work & Organisational Psychologist joined The Last Word to discuss burnout and how to recognise the signs.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Daniel McConnell, Editor of The Business Post, and Neale Richmond, Fine Gael TD and Minister of State for Business and Employment & Retail joined The Last Word to discuss the latest news on Leo Varadkar's potential replacement following his sudden exit. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

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 chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

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 Economic Research Institute, Ben Finnegan, TodayFM News Anchor, and Peter Cosgrove, Managing Director at Futurewise joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Leo announced his shock resignation today, but just how good of a Taoiseach was he for business? Ian Guider, Business columnist, Business Post joins Matt to discuss. For the full chat click the 'Play' button on this page.

Trump has once again hit headlines, he now can't make $464m bond. Cal Thomas, a Nationally syndicated US columnist and Marion Mckeone, US correspondent, Business Post join Matt to discuss. Full the full chat click the 'Play' button below.

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 click the 'Play' button on this page.

Convicted Garda killer Pearse McAuley has been found dead at his home in Strabane.Ronan McGreevy, Irish Times journalist and co-author with Tommy Conlan of The Kidnapping joins Matt to discuss. For the full chat click the play button below.

Poor connectivity affects readings from thousands of smart metersDaragh Cassidy, head of communications in Bonkers.ie and Carmel O'Connor ESB Networks smart metering project manager join Matt to discuss. For the full chat click the 'Play' button on this page.

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 Gate' continues to rumble on in the background.Sarah McGuinness, Assistant News Editor of the Business Post and Today FM's Ben Finnegan discuss the Week Trending.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Ryanair and Eir are just some of the top complained about companies in Ireland.Gráinne Griffin, director of communications with the CCPC joined The Last Word.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

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 Last Word.

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 pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Finally some good news for tracker mortgage holders.Michael Dowling, Managing Director of Dowling Financial joined The Last Word.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

The European People's Party is proposing to deport asylum seekers to countries on the 'safe' list.Cathal Malone, an immigration lawyer, and Daniel McConnell, Editor of the Business Post joined The Last Word.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

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.

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.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

There are concerns Asylum Seekers sleeping in tents in a makeshift camp in Dublin.Kitty Holland - Social Affairs Correspondent with The Irish Times and Nick Henderson - CEO of the Irish Refugee Council.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

The European Parliament has voted to bring in tighter controls on Artificial Intelligence.Adrian Weckler, Tech editor of the Irish Independent and Fine Gael MEP Deirdre Clune joined The Last Word.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

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 about what he saw on the ground with Trocaire.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

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 Marion McKeone.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

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 Dave Hanratty and John Caddell.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

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 years.The Last Word remembered him with his friend Paul Allen of Paul Allen & Associates PR.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

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 by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

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 'Play' button on this page.

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 from London.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Why did the government fail in its 'Yes/Yes' campaign?Daniel McConnell, Editor, of Business Post, Aisling Moloney, Political Correspondent, Irish Daily Mail and Gerard Howlin, Public Affairs Consultant and former Gov Advisor joined The Last Word.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

A report has found that lives were "sacrificed" to protect a British agent nicknamed "stakeknife".Richard O’Rawe, former Republican prisoner and author of “Stakeknife's Dirty War: The Inside Story of Scappaticci, the IRA's Nutting Squad and the British Spooks Who Ran the War” joined The Last Word.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Lorcan Nyhan - Head of Training with the Communications Clinic and Edel Coffey - Columnist & Author of ‘Breaking Point joined The Last Word for The Week Trending.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

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-owner of Hyde nightclub in Dublin joined The Last Word.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

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 Movies.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

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 'Play' button on this page.

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' button on this page.

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 Ireland joined The Last Word.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Marianna Spring is the BBC  Disinformation & Social Media Correspondent.She joined The Last Word to discuss her book Among the Trolls: My Journey Through Conspiracy Land.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor with the Irish Independent joined The Last Word to talk personal finance and to answer your questions.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

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, Principal of Carlow Educate Together National School joined The Last Word.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Super Tuesday has been uneventful compared to previous years.To give us the latest, Marion McKeone, US Correspondent with The Business Post and Cal Thomas, nationally syndicated columnist joined The Last Word.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

The Public Accounts Committee has made several recommendations for RTÉ.Brian Stanley, the chair of the Public Accounts Committee and Lorcan Nyhan, head of training with The Communications Clinic joined The Last Word.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

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. Tom Clonan - Independent Senator, Orla O’Connor – Director of the National Women’s Council and Becky Kealy – Cork North West candidate with Aontu joined The Last Word.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

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 pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

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 The Last Word.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

An RTÉ investigates program has found many people are giving botox illegally in Ireland.Pamela Fraher, reporter with RTE Investigates joined The Last Word.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

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 Business Post joined The Last Word.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

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 tonnes of food being wasted in Ireland every year.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

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 discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

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 stories, including Glasgow's Willy Wonka Experience.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

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 full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

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 'Play' button on this page.