The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Is it game over for telly? Has the satellite dish had it's day? Our weekly TV and Streaming Slot continued this week with Joe O'Shea and Elaine Burke. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

A train line from Ballina to Rosslare and high-speed inter-city trains are among the proposals highlighted in a review of the Irish rail network. Mark Gleeson of Rail Users Ireland and Brian Caulfield, Professor in Transportation at Trinity College joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Kerry Vs Dublin are to square off in this year's All Ireland Football Final following a busy weekend of Semi Final action in Croker. Marc O'Sé and Dick Clerkin joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

On the week trending this week, RTÉ continues to be under the microscope, Boris Johnson is back in the headlines and there had been calls to make the 12th of July an all-island bank holiday. Mick Clifford, Special Correspondent with The Irish Examiner and Author Edel Coffey joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

The Women's World Cup is just around the corner and with a feisty match against Columbia behind closed doors, what's the outlook like for the team and Denise O'Sullivan? Lisa Fallon, FIFA High-Performance Technical Director and Sinead O’Carroll, Editor of thejournal.ie joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Minister for Education Norma Foley is interested in extending nationwide the idea of a no smartphone policy for primary school pupils. Rachel Harper, Principal of St Patrick’s National School in Greystones, and Jen Hogan, Parenting Columnist with the Irish Times joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

More extreme heatwaves are set to hit Europe in the coming weeks, with the highest ever ground temperatures recorded in Spain yesterday. Kevin Murphy, 2GoCup CEO and Founder, and John Gibbons, Environmental Commentator joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Director General Kevin Bakhurst has said RTÉ will ask Ryan Tubridy to pay back €150,000 from outstanding commitments. Louise Burne, Political Correspondent with the Irish Mirror, and James O’Connor, member of the Public Accounts Committee and Fianna Fail TD joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

We could all do with saving a little more money! Could investing in technology help you out with your savings? Andy O’Donoghue joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

TodayFM's Ed Smith joined us for The Culture Club this week! He spoke to Matt about music, films, comedy and more. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

At a press conference given yesterday by the Government in relation to Housing For All, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar claimed multiple offers for social housing have been refused by people in emergency accommodation. Jim Gildea, Fine Gael Councillor for Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown, and Colette Bennett, Economics and Social Analyst at Social Justice Ireland joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

A survey done by Aviva has found more than half of people can't afford health insurance and/or a pension. 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.

Only 27 rooms out of a projected 3,000 have been completed for the new National Children's Hospital, with building costs to potentially increase to over €2 billion. Priscilla Lynch, Clinical editor with the Medical Independent, and John Lahart, Member of the Oireachtas Health Committee and Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin South-West joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

As relevant figures continue to appear in front of the Oireachtas committees over the RTÉ scandal, Ryan Tubridy has apologised for what he calls a 'fog of confusion' over his payments. 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.

Newly appointed Director General of RTÉ, Kevin Bakhurst joined The Last Word to discuss the process of re-establishing trust in the broadcaster. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

What does Ryan Tubridy's future at RTÉ look like after the last few weeks? Mick Clifford, Special Correspondent with The Irish Examiner, and Lorcan Nyhan, Head of Training at the Communications Clinic joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Ryan Tubridy and agent Noel Kelly made statements today in front of the Oireachtas committees, placing the blame for the payments scandal squarely at the door of RTÉ. Ian Guider, Business Columnist with The Business Post, and Brian Stanley, Chairman of PAC and Sinn Fein TD joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

New RTÉ Director General Kevin Bakhurst has announced the Executive Committee of the RTÉ board are to be stood down as part of a number of new changes in the company. Ian Guider joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

A hate crime investigation has been launched into Leo Varadkar's image being placed on a bonfire in Northern Ireland. Journalist Amanda Ferguson joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

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.

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.

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.

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.