The Last Word with Matt Cooper
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The Deposit Return Scheme: 2 Weeks On
It's now two weeks since the Re-Turn scheme was launched in Ireland, but how is it working? Ossian Smyth, Minister of State with Responsibility for the Circular Economy joined The Last Word.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
School Uniforms May Hinder Exercise, Finds Study
Ray Silke, Former All Ireland Winner & Secondary School Teacher in Galway joined The Last Word to discuss a new study from the World Health Organisation which suggests school uniforms can decrease the amount of exercise done by students.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Turbulence On Planes Is Increasing Alarmingly- And Climate Change Is To Blame
Severe turbulence has increased by about 55% according to a study from the University of Reading.John Gibbons joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Oat Milk In, Nightclub Admission Out- CPI Basket Of Goods Updated
How is consumer price inflation actually measured?Edel Flannery, Head of the Prices Division at the CSO joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Smart Home Tech
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 pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Food Delivery Drivers Join International Strike Over Low Pay
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 Language Students Union joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Culture Club: Anna Carey
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.Hear all of her choices by pressing the 'Play' button this page.
Home Owners Warned Over Fire Risk To Tumble Dryers
Home owners are being warned to be vigilant with tumble dryers over risk of the appliances catching fire.Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor for The Independent joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Minister Holds Talks With Social Media Companies Over Online Safety For Children
Minister for Education, Norma Foley met with representatives from social media companies today to discuss the safety of children when it comes to using online platforms. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
AC/DC Announce Croke Park Date For August
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.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Pitfalls Of Workplace Romances
Should there be stricter rules in place around workplace romances?Catherine Hayes, Managing Associate for Lewis Silkin , and Sinead Brady, Career Psychologist joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Biden Calls Netanyahu An "Asshole", But Will He Do Anything To Prevent Siege Of Rafah?
Cal Thomas, Nationally Syndicated US Columnist, and Marion McKeone, US Correspondent for The Business Post joined The Last Word to discuss the latest in politics, and other news from the US.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Paschal Donohoe Announces New Public Sector Pay Deal
Minister for Public Expenditure, Paschal Donohoe joined The Last Word to discuss details of the Government's new Public Sector Pay Deal, announced earlier today.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Johnny Ronan to Build 17 Storey Building in Dublin
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 pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
The Stress And Terror of Being Stalked
'Stalked' airs tonight on Virgin Media, and depicts distressing stories.Jarlath Rice, a stalking victim whose stalker was sentenced to four years in prison and Alan Bradley, producer and director of the documentary joined The Last Word.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Why Are There Few Flights from Ireland's Regional Airports?
Seen as Dublin Airport is reportedly at capacity, why are there so few flights from Ireland's Regional Airports?Sarah Slattery from TheTravelExpert.ie joined The Last Word.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Alan Partridge is Returning to The BBC
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.
Conspiracy Theories And Hysteria Follow Travis And Taylor To The Superbowl
Why is Taylor Swift's potential appearance at the Superbowl being politicised? Mark Hogan from Pro-Football Ireland joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Ireland And NATO Enter New Agreement To Counter Threats Posed By Russia
Conor Gallagher, Security and Crime Correspondent for The Irish Times, and Professor Donnacha Ó Beacháin, Professor of Politics at the School of Law and Government in DCU joined The Last Word to discuss a new agreement reached between Ireland and NATO to counter threats posed by Russia.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Finnair To Begin Weighing Passengers
Why has Finish airline Finnair decided to begin weighing passengers before flights?Dave Hanratty from the No Encore Podcast, and Sinead O’Carroll, Editor of The Journal.ie joined The Last Word for The Week Trending.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Glen Dimplex To Axe 300 Irish Jobs
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 with The Business Post joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Cars To Be Removed From Dublin City Centre By August
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 Parking Association joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Ireland/Israel Basketball Match Takes Place In Wake Of Claims By Israeli Player That Irish Team Is Anti-Semitic
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 international basketball stage.Kieran Cunningham, Chief Sports Writer for The Irish Daily Star joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
AI & Smart Tech To Help You Get The Most From Your Home Workouts
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 'Play' button on this page.
Many Rural Irish Towns At Risk Of Having No Local GP
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 Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Hamas Proposes Three-Stage Ceasefire Over 135 Days
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, Senior Lecturer in Security at 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.
Why Don't More People Shop Around For Home Insurance?
Why are people still overpaying for home insurance?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.
Why A Cup Of Coffee Could Soon Cost €6
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 Limerick and Cork, and Jean McCabe, Chief Executive at Retail Excellence Ireland joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Taylor Swift Announces New Album
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
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 full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.
Former Taoiseach John Bruton Dies Aged 76
The former Taoiseach and leader of Fine Gael, John Bruton passed away this morning following an illness.His former cabinet colleague Ivan Yates and Gary Murphy, Professor of Politics at the School of Law and Government in DCU joined The Last Word.You can catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.
Enrollment Crisis - Second Level Students Left Without School Places
An investigation has found that some students are being left without places as an enrollment crisis worsens.Carl O’Brien, Education Editor of the Irish Times, Catherine Murphy, TD for Kildare North and Caroline Carpenter a parent living in Prosperous, Co Kildare joined The Last Word.You can catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.
Remembering John Bruton: The Former Taoiseach Sat Down With The Last Word In 2015
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 the Play button on this page.
How Health Service Staff Shortages Are Affecting Patient Care
Staff shortages in hospitals are said to be affecting patient care.Dr Chris Luke, columnist with the Irish Medical Times and retired consultant in emergency medicine and Dr. Trish Byrne, Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist joined The Last Word.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Hoodie Bans at Airports and Taylor Swift's Election Influence
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 Bank Holiday joys.They're all the topics being discussed by Today FM's Ben Finnegan and Roe McDermott, Irish Times relationship columnist on the Week Trending.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
The 2024 Hurling Season Begins
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 pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Argylle and The Zone of Interest
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 pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Zuckerberg Told 'Blood on Hands' At US Senate
Mark Zuckerberg received some stark warnings at a recent US Senate hearing. Other tech giant CEOs were also present.Tech Journalist Andy O'Donoghue joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
The Carbon Footprint Caused By Ministerial St. Patrick's Day Trips
Government Ministers are to travel the world on St. Patrick's Day. But at what cost to the environment?Environmental Journalist John Gibbons joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Elaborate Scams Conned Almost €9 Million From Investors Last Year
Many different scams managed to dupe investors into giving over €9 million in 2023.Niamh Davenport, Head of Financial Crime with the Banking and Payments Federation joined The Last Word with Dermot Williams, managing director, Threatscape.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Culture Club: Philip King
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 his choices.
Minister Objects To Airport Expansion Plans
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 Ciaran Cuffe, MEP for The Green Party joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
VHI's Latest Increase Means Bad News For Customers
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 to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Gardaí Begin Follow-Up Operation On Dublin Riots
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 The Irish Times joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Schools Will Have To Record All Bullying Incidents Under New Plan
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, UNESCO Chair on Bullying and Cyberbullying, and Director of DCU Anti-Bullying Centre joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
30% Of Under 30s Will Vote For Taylor Swift's Endorsement
Will Taylor Swift help Joe Biden to win the US presidential election?Cal Thomas, Nationally Syndicated US Columnist, and Marion McKeone, US Correspondent for The Business Post joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Gardaí Fear Missing Man Was Killed Over Drug Debt
Gardaí believe human remains found yesterday in Cork may be those of missing man Ciaran Quilligan.Barry Roche, Southern Correspondent for The Irish Times joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Failed Asylum Applicants To Be Deported On Dedicated Flights As New Safe Countries Added To List
The Government plans to implement specially dedicated flights for deporting failed asylum applicants. Why is this and what will it involve?Cathal Malone, Immigration Lawyer, and Conor Gallagher, Crime and Security Correspondent for The Irish Times joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Bambie Thug To Represent Ireland At The Eurovision
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 by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Has The Sinn Fein Bubble Burst?
When will the next general election take place? Are Sinn Fein losing support?Aisling Moloney, Political Correspondent for The Irish Daily Mail, Daniel Murray, Political Correspondent with The Business Post, and Gerard Howlin, Public Affairs Consultant and Former Government Advisor joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.