The Last Word with Matt Cooper

According to the NTA's annual review, there has been a dramatic increase in the number of complaints about taxi drivers with relation to providing cashless payments. Vinny Kearns, Chief Executive of NXT Taxis joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

What are the best options this year for a family city break? Sarah Slattery from thetravelexpert.ie joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Seamus Hickey, Jamesie O’Connor, and John McIntyre joined The Last Word to give their predictions for this weekend's hurling All-Ireland semi-final action. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

It has been calculated that in May this year, Dublin hotel room rates hit their highest prices ever. 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.

Taylor Swift madness, farewell to the Fiesta, and a round up of this week's RTÉ scandal. Ben Finnegan, News Anchor with Today FM and Sarah McGuinness, Assistant News Editor with The Business Post joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Due to a loophole in the NDLS system, some drivers have been using a learner permit for the last 30 years. Shane O’ Donoghue, Road Test editor with Completecar.ie joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Leader of the Labour Party, Keir Starmer has accused the Just Stop Oil campaign of causing "massive disruption" and displaying "huge arrogance". John Gibbons joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Looking for a new phone? Andy O’Donoghue joined The Last Word with a guide to the best phones available for every budget! Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

RTÉ's incoming Director General Kevin Bakhurst has said he plans to restore public trust in the national broadcaster following its controversy which has been "painful to watch". Jack Horgan Jones, Political Reporter with the Irish Times joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

In a statement issued on behalf of Ryan Tubridy and his agent Noel Kelly, the pair wish to voluntarily appear before the Oireachtas next week. Lorcan Nyhan, Head of Training with the Communications Clinic, Seamus Dooley, the NUJ's Irish Secretary and Senator Marie Sherlock, Labour Spokesperson on Employment Affairs, Arts, Culture and Media joined The Last Word. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Another day with RTÉ in the headlines, and today it's been revealed that there weren't just one but three barter accounts held by RTÉ. Daniel McConnell, Editor with The Business Post joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Over 100 new electric buses are lying idle until at least the end of the year as there are no charging facilities for them. Tom O’Connor, Assistant General Secretary with the NBRU joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

70% of US multinational companies with operations in Ireland have said they plan to increase Irish employment over the next 12 months. 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.

The Supreme Court has ruled in favour of a web designer in Colorado who refused to design wedding websites for same-sex couples. Cal Thomas, Nationally Syndicated 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.

Budget 2024 will have a value of €6.4 billion, €5.3 billion of which will be used to deliver new measures with regard to expenditure. Minister for Public Expenditure, Paschal Donohoe joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in Ireland, affecting about 13,000 people each year. What do you need to look out for? Dr. Brian Higgins, GP from Galway Primary Care joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Is it possible to get a good deal on a last minute holiday this July? Sarah Slattery from thetravelexpert.ie says it is! Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

After an action packed quarter-final weekend, what can we expect from the approaching All Ireland semi-finals? Will Kerry and Dublin inevitably face off in the final? Marc O’Se and Ray Silke joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Temporary limits have been put in place on Twitter to minimise 'data scraping' issues. What does this mean? Andy O’Donoghue joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

A man's body has been recovered from the sea near Sliabh Liag after a 10-day search. Gardaí are awaiting postmortem results before launching an inquiry into the man's disappearance. 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.

Marc O’Se, Conor McCarthy and Michael Foley joined The Last Word to give their predictions for this weekend's All Ireland quarter-final fixtures. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Gardaí are coming across drivers watching videos and taking facetime calls while on the road, but there is little they can do if a driver is not physically holding their phone. Motoring Journalist Michael Sheridan joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

What is next for RTÉ after an excruciating week of controversies? Eoghan Tomas McDermott, Managing Director at the Communications Clinic, and Journalist Lise Hand joined The Last Word for The Week Trending. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Is the latest installment of Indiana Jones a step too far for the franchise, or has it recaptured the magic? Brian Lloyd, Movies Editor with Entertanment.ie joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

How could Ireland's ever growing population help us reach our climate targets? Dr. Cara Augustenborg, Professor in Environmental Policy at UCD joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Are you or someone in your household interested in gaming? Andy O’Donoghue joined The Last Word to discuss the best gaming tech available right now! Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

In the interest of transparency in the midst of RTÉ's ongoing pay scandal, Patrick Kielty has revealed he will receive €250,000 per season for hosting the Late Late Show. Is he worth the price? Joe O’Shea from The Last Word on TV joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

The EPA has put out a report this year looking at the number of inspections carried out on septic tanks across the country. It was found that 20% posed a risk to human health. Noel Byrne, Programme Manager with the EPA, and Peter Flynn, Mayo Fine Gael Councillor joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Sliabh Liag in Donegal remains closed as Gardaí continue their search for a missing person. Stephen Maguire from Donegal Daily joined The Last Word to discuss new information that has been found in recent days. Listen to the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Almost a week after the news that RTÉ had underdeclared payments to Ryan Tubridy, several executives and board members have appeared before the Oireachtas Committee. Lorcan Nyhan, Head Of Training at The Communications Clinic, and Daniel McConnell, Editor with The Business Post joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Scottish singer Lewis Capaldi has made the decision to take a break from his music career while dealing with the impact of Tourette Syndrome. John Caddell and Dee Reddy joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Donald Trump has been heard on tape openly discussing US military secrets at a golf club. Cal Thomas, Nationally Syndicated 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.

Daniel McConnell, Editor with The Business Post joined The Last Word to take a look at the details of RTÉ's detailed statement on undisclosed payments made to Ryan Tubridy. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

With many people heading off on summer holidays over the next few weeks, how can we best protect ourselves from the threat of mosquito borne diseases while away? Dr. Brian Higgins, GP from Galway Primary Care joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Mayo will face rivals Dublin in a final 8 showdown this Sunday at Croke Park. Ray Silke, Former Galway Footballer, and Martin Carney, Former Donegal & Mayo Footballer joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

A company that issues pre-paid gift cards has had it's electronic money license revoked leaving it unable to financially honour gift cards sold. 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.

Dee Forbes has resigned as Director General of RTÉ in the midst of the ongoing pay crisis. Kate Shanahan, Journalist and Former Head of Journalism at the Technological University of Dublin, and Daniel McConnell, Editor with The Business Post joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Why not take a trip to the northwest of Italy and see the beautiful Cinque Terre? Sarah Slattery joined The Last Word with all of the details. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Will two of the world's richest men really go through with a cage fight? Elaine Burke joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

What trends can we expect in the tech industry over the next while? Andy O’Donoghue joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

An intense marine heatwave has risen sea surface temperatures to record heights in recent months. 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.

It has been confirmed by RTÉ that Ryan Tubridy was paid over €300,000 more than previously disclosed over a 6 year period. Ian Guider joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Is there any way to tackle the massive issue of litter in Dublin City? How will the phasing out of plastic bin bags help? Richard Guiney, CEO of DublinTown, and Janet Horner, Green Party Dublin City Councillor joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Since 1913 Ireland has had a piece of legislation called The Offences Against The State Act. What is it, and does it need to go? Alan Farrell, Fine Gael TD and Justice Spokesperson, and Pa Daly, Sinn Fein TD and Justice Spokesperson joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Energy customers may be facing an unexpected increase in their bills due to expiry on discounted deals. Is there any way to soften the blow? Charlie Weston joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Taylor Swift is coming to Ireland next year to play at the Aviva Stadium. That and much more on our weekly music slot with John Caddell and Dee Reddy. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Jonathan Dowdall appeared in the Court of Appeal today in relation to his sentencing for facilitating the murder of David Byrne at the Regency Hotel in Dublin in 2016. Frank Greany, Today FM's Courts Correspondent had the latest. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Heart palpitations are usually harmless, but there are times when you should get yourself checked. Dr. Brian Higgins from Galway Primary Care joined The Last Word to offer his advice. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Hunter Biden has agreed to plead guilty to two misdemeanor tax charges. Cal Thomas nationally syndicated 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.

American college football team Notre Dame Fighting Irish will play the Navy Midshipmen in the Aviva Stadium in August. Nana Osafo-Mensah, Notre Dame Fighting Irish player, joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.