The Last Word with Matt Cooper

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 with Sony. Producer Trevor Birney joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Frank McDonald, Former Environment Editor for The Irish Times joined The Last Word to discuss the controversial new design plans for the redevelopment of the iconic Stephen's Green shopping centre in Dublin.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Why has the planned policing surge in Dublin city been halted?Conor Lally, Crime & Security Editor for The Irish Times, and Paul Gallagher, Business Owner & Member of Retail Excellence Ireland joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

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

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 'Play' button on this page.

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 Páirc Uí Chaoimh 'SuperValu Park'.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Exports of Irish beef to China will resume immediately, following a suspension by the General Administration of Customs of China.Martin Murray, Executive Director of Asia Matters and John Gibbons, Environment Commentator joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

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 is the latest to follow in a trend of energy providers cutting their prices, but should we be celebrating just yet?Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor for The Irish Independent joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

How are the Government responding to the issues around warehoused debt repayments owed by restaurants from the COVID-19 pandemic?Daniel McConnell, Editor of The Business Post joined The Last Word to discuss.

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

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 Boland, Head of Communications for AA Ireland joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Does Donald Trump's early success in Iowa indicate success to come further afield? Cal Thomas, Nationally Syndicated US Columnist, and Marion McKeone, US Correspondent with The Business Post joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

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 Word with a list of the best destinations and deals available.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

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 on this page.

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

Naomi O’Leary, Irish Times Correspondent, and Ann Marie O’Reilly, National Advocacy Manager for Threshold joined The Last Word to discuss the controversy surrounding landlord Marc Godart.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

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 week, including British GQ's claim to Irish star Barry Keoghan.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

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 University of Bath and Former NATO Analyst joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

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

Paschal Donohoe, Minister for Public Expenditure & Reform joined The Last Word to discuss today's failure to strike a new public sector pay deal.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

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

Talks for a new public sector pay deal have been suspended after a 'disappointing' offer from the Government.Daniel Murray, Political Correspondent with The Business Post joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

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

Alex Cooney, Chief Executive of CyberSafeKids joined The Last Word to discuss new plans from Meta to implement age verification on their social media sites.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

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!

Could you be saving money on your everyday costs?Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor with The Irish Independent joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

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 West Inner City), and Michael Sheridan, Motoring Journalist, joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

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

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

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 Party, and Nial Ring, Independent Dublin City Councillor joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Cal Thomas, Nationally Syndicated US Columnist, and Marion McKeone, US Correspondent with The Business Post joined The Last Word to discuss the biggest news from the US, including the latest on Joe Biden's 2024 presidential campaign.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

One of the most lucrative partnerships in the history of sport has come to an end.Lorcan Allen, Business Editor with The Business Post joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Hundreds of businesses are facing closure as a result of extra costs and Covid-era tax obligations.Rebecca Feely, owner of recently closed KALE + COCO, and Neil McDonnell, Chief Executive at ISME joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Need some TV and streaming recommendations for the coming months?Joe O’Shea and Elaine Burke joined The Last Word with their thoughts on the best things to watch in 2024!Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Planning a trip this year?Sarah Slattery from Travelexpert.ie, and Eoghan Corry, Travel Commentator, joined The Last Word to talk travel trends for 2024!Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Michael Sheridan, Motoring Journalist, and Maebh Reynolds, CEO & Co-Founder of GoPlugable, joined The Last Word to discuss Ireland's gradual move towards electric vehicles.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Conor Lally, Security and Crime Editor for The Irish Times joined The Last Word with the latest on the Christmas Eve shooting in Dublin, which has resulted in a second man dying in hospital.Listen by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Will we soon have to face a reduction in portion sizes in restaurants without a reduction in price?John Gibbons, Journalist and Environmental Commentator, and Kate Demolder, Arts and Culture Journalist joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Helen Vaughan, Psychotherapist with Maynooth Counselling joined The Last Word to discuss ways to approach relationship conflicts more healthily.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Based on Ireland's climate in 2023, what can we expect from 2024?John Gibbons joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

What is the circular economy when it comes to technology, and why is it so important?Andy O’Donoghue joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Is the worst of inflation really over?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.

Feeling drained after the holidays?Helen Vaughan, Psychotherapist with Maynooth Counseling joined The Last Word with her guide to getting the New Year off to a great start!Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

We're looking ahead to another big year for American politics, with the 2024 Presidential Election looming.Larry Donnelly, Lecturer in Law at the University of Galway, and Marion McKeone, US Correspondent with The Business Post, joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Conor Lally, Crime and Security Editor for The Irish Times joined The Last Word to discuss the recent Christmas Eve shooting in Dublin.Who are the people involved in this violent incident? Will this incident lead to more gang-related violence?Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

What can we expect from the year ahead in politics?Daniel McConnell, Political Editor with The Business Post, and Gary Murphy, Professor of Politics at the School of Law and Government in DCU, joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Highlights from the best sport interviews on The Last Word in 2023.

The best Last Word interview moments from 2023.

The Last Word remembers some of the famous people who passed away in the last year.Actor Alan ArkinSinger Tony BennettActor Michael GambonSteve McKay – guitarist with the UK band PulpComedian, broadcaster and animal rights advocate Paul O’GradySinger Astrud GilbertoBroadcaster Michael Parkinson with Barry Humphries (as Dame Edna Everage)Andy Rourke – bassist with The SmithsUS politician Henry KissingerSinger and actor Harry BelafonteFormer political aid & broadcaster Jerry SpringerSinger Tina TurnerJames Reid Sex Pistols guitaristPoet and Actor Benjamin ZephaniaSinger Jane BirkinActor Julian SandsRobbie Robertson from The BandFootball legend Sir Bobby CharltonSinger Lisa Marie PresleyActor Mathew PerrySinger Christy DignamGuitarist with the Script Mark SheehanSinger Shane MacGowanand Singer Sinead O’Connor