The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Harry Styles will play one of the most anticipated gigs of the year at Slane Castle this Saturday. John Caddell and Dee Reddy joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Snoring is extremely common, but can get irritating for people who are on the receiving end! What can be done to help those with other halves who are snorers? Dr. Neil Stanley, Independent Sleep Expert and Dr. Caroline West, Sex Educator and host of the Glow West podcast joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Footage has emerged of senior Kinahan Cartel member Liam Byrne being arrested by Spanish police while out to dinner with his family. He is now being detained at the request of Britain's NCA. 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.

Acne is a very common condition that affects around 85% of people. What causes it and how is it best treated? 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.

As Manchester City press on in their mission to acquire 3 major trophies in 2023, will Manchester United be able to rock the boat in the FA Cup Final? Mark Lawrenson and Tony Cascarino joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

In a BBC interview, Philip Schofield has said 'he's lost everything' following affair allegations. Dave Hanratty from the No Encore Podcast, and Roe McDermott, Irish Times Columnist joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

According to a report released by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Irish Government will not reach it's projected climate targets for 2030. Stephen Treacy, Senior Scientist in the Emissions Statistics section of the EPA’s Office of Evidence and Assessment, and Brian Leddin, Climate Spokesperson for the Green Party joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

The only instance in which it is legal to harm a hare in Ireland is when coursing. Is it time to put a stop to it? John Gibbons joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

The transport watchdog has received almost 300 complaints about taxi drivers not accepting card payments or not even having a card machine. Jim Waldron, Spokesperson for the National Private Hire and Taxi Association joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Given the cost of housing and rent in Ireland, it's no surprise that Ireland is amongst the EU countries with the most adults living at home. Sarah McGuiness, Assistant News Editor with the Business Post and Dr. Joanna Fortune, Psychotherapist & Author joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

From locks to lights to the latest in training tech, Andy O'Donoghue joined us on The Last Word with the best gadgets to make the most of the summer weather, on your bike! Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

On this week's Culture Club, it's the founder of Body & Soul Festival, Avril Stanley! She joined The Last Word. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

Ian Guider from The Business Post joined The Last Word with some good news regarding inflation and employment. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Outgoing Minister for Justice Simon Harris is to ask government colleagues not to oppose an amendment that would make drink-spiking a criminal offence. Senator Mary Seery Kearney joined The Last Word. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Norma Foley joined The Last Word to discuss a new scheme giving counselling to primary school children. The pilot will be available in 7 counties initially. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

How can you spot a burst ear drum? And if you have one, how would you treat it? On this week's health slot, Dr Brian Higgins, from Galway Primary Care joined The Last Word. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

Is the sky the limit on spending by the US government? Why are conservatives attacking Budweiser and target? US Correspondent with The Business Post, Marion McKeone and nationally syndicated columnist, Cal Thomas joined The Last Word with the answers. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

The sale of vaping products to minors is to be banned this summer following cabinet approval, but what does this mean? Dr Garrett McGovern, GP Specialising in Addiction Medicine and Professor Donal O’Shea, from the RCSI joined The Last Word. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Katrina O'Sullivan is the author of Poor: Grit, Courage and the Life-Changing Value of Self Belief. She's a lecturer at Maynooth University and she joined The Last Word to tell her story. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Our weekly travel spot continues. There are plenty of last-minute travel deals to be had! Sarah Slattery joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

Patients could be missing out on cancer drugs due to some companies not paying out for them. Professor John Crown joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Revelations that Philip Schofield Lied About an Affair With a Much Younger Colleague have emerged in recent days. Does this signify the end of his career? Joe O'Shea and Elaine Burke joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Munster made history by winning the URC in Cape Town against The Stormers at the weekend. Liam Toland and Paul Wallace joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Eight primary schools in Greystones have come together to tackle the mental health issues caused by young children using smartphones. Dr. Colman Noctor, Child Psychotherapist & Author of The 4 to 7 Zone, and Rachel Harper, Principal of St Patrick’s National School, Greystones joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Mark Lawrenson and Tony Cascarino joined The Last Word to give their relegation predictions for the final weekend of Premier League action. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Ryan Tubridy will host The Late Late Show for the final time after 14 years on air, and Irish Gardaí are heading to Disneyland! Ben Finnegan, News Anchor for Today FM, and Brianna Parkins, Irish Times Columnist joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

RTÉ have issued a request to staff to avoid air travel, despite plans to fly new Late Late host Patrick Kielty back and forth from the UK for hosting duties. John Gibbons joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Music icon Tina Turner has sadly passed away at the age of 83. Dave Hanratty, Host of the No Encore Podcast joined The Last Word to look back on her life and work. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

It's 5 years today since Ireland voted to repeal the 8th amendment to the constitution. So what options are available to women around the country today? Priscilla Lynch, Clinical Editor for the Medical Independent joined The Last Word to discuss. Listen to the full piece by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

If you're considering putting some money towards staying healthy this summer, Andy O’Donoghue joined us for Tech Thursday with his top health tech recommendations. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Should remote workers be concerned about the levels of surveillance they are under from their employer? John O’Connell, General Secretary of the Financial Services Union joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Meta aka Facebook has announced their third round of job cuts this year. What does this mean for the company going forward? Ian Guider, Columnist with the Business Post joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

What difference would a three year motor insurance policy make to driver's pockets? 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.

Minister Eamon Ryan joined Matt Cooper on The Last Word to take your questions. The big question was on electricity prices and why we pay so much in Ireland Find out by pressing play and subscribe to The Last Word wherever you get your podcasts.

Minister Eamon Ryan joined Matt Cooper on The Last Word to take your questions. Are we where we need to be when it comes to retrofitting homes in Ireland to upgrade their energy ratings? Find out by pressing play and subscribe to The Last Word wherever you get your podcasts.

Minister Eamon Ryan joined Matt Cooper on The Last Word to give his take on where Ireland stands when it comes to the future of electric vehicles. Are we where we need to be when it comes to infrastructure, charging points and grants? Find out by pressing play and subscribe to The Last Word wherever you get your podcasts.

Iconic British band Blur have announced their first album in eight years, to be released in July. John Caddell and Dee Reddy joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

US Senator Tim Scott has announced his bid for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination. 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.

Hypertension, aka high blood pressure, will affect 1 in 4 of us in our life. If left untreated it can have a negative effect on almost every organ in the body. 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.

Are we being charged too much for electricity and gas? Figures from the CSO may suggest so. Darragh Cassidy from Bonkers.ie joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

A one-point defeat for Leinster to La Rochelle over the weekend left both fans and team sorely disappointed. What does this mean for Irish rugby going forward? Fergus McFadden, Former Leinster Player, and Cian Tracey of The Irish Independent joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

According to research by Planet Youth, parental tolerance of underage drinking has risen between 2018 and 2022. Jen Hogan, Parenting Columnist with the Irish Times and Emmet Major, Planet Youth Coordinator joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

An awareness campaign has been launched today to highlight that threatening to share intimate images of a person is a crime with potentially serious consequences. Dr. Catherine O’Sullivan, Lecturer in Criminal Law and Criminology at University College Cork joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Have you ever arrived at the airport or your destination and realised you've forgotten something important for your trip? Sarah Slattery joined us with her ultimate holiday checklist for summer 2023. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Will we have a Premier League winner by Saturday night? Mark Lawrenson and Tony Cascarino joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar's partner has apologised for posting to social media during the coronation of King Charles, saying it reflected 'poor judgement'. Edel Coffey, Author and Irish Examiner Columnist, and Lorcan Nyhan, Head of Careers at The Communications Clinic joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

A viral video showing a 14-year-old school boy being violently assaulted in Navan has been watched over 5 million times. Conor Gallagher, Crime and Security Correspondent with the Irish Times, and Professor James O’Higgins Norman from the National Anti-Bullying Research and Resource Centre at DCU joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

A study from DCU has found traces of antibiotics and antidepressants in Irish rivers. John Gibbons, environmental commentator joined us with details of the study. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

In a speech in the Dáil today, Tánaiste & Minister for Defence Micheál Martin gave details of the consultative review into Ireland’s defence policy, including military neutrality. Prof John O’Brennan, Director of the Maynooth Centre for European and Eurasian Studies and Matt Carthy, TD and Sinn Fein Spokesperson on Foreign Affairs & Defence, debated the role of neutrality in Ireland’s defence policy. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

From the latest in BBQ tech, meat thermometers, oven cameras and outdoor entertainment systems, Andy O’Donoghue has all the gadgets to turn your garden into a summer party scene. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.