The Last Word with Matt Cooper
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Shortage Of Skilled Labour Is Threatening Dublin Businesses
A shortage of skilled labour is one of the top issues affecting Dublin business, along with poor transport infrastructure and a lack of affordable housing or rent. Orla Mannion, Public Affairs Manager of Dublin Chamber and Neill McDonnell, ISME joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Irish Households Charged Highest Electricity Prices In Europe
Domestic electricity prices in Ireland are currently the highest in Europe. 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.
Stardust Inquiry Opens With Pen Portraits From Victim’s Families
An inquest into the fire in the Stardust nightclub in Artane, Dublin in 1981 began today. 48 people died in the tragedy. Sean Murray, News Reporter with the Irish Examiner joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Guess How Much Profit Irish Companies Combined Made In 2022?
A grand total of almost €300 billion was earned in profit by registered Irish companies in 2022. Ian Guider, Business Columnist with Business Post joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Joe Biden Announces 2024 Election Bid
US President Joe Biden has officially announced his bid for a second term in the White House. An AI generated video has been released by the Republican party in response to this announcement. Cal Thomas, nationally syndicated columnist and Larry Donnelly, Law Lecturer at the University of Galway & Political Columnist with The Journal joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
How To Spot Celiac Disease And How To Best Manage It
Celiac disease is an autoimmune disease which affects about 1 in 100 people in Ireland and the UK. How is it spotted and how can you best manage it? 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.
2023 FA Cup Final Will Be A Manchester Derby
The FA Cup final will be a Manchester derby this year following a close game between Brighton and Man United, and a significant win over Sheffield for Man City. Miguel Delaney and Tony Cascarino joined The Last Word to give their predictions for the final. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Tucker Carlson And Fox News Part Company
It has been announced that television host and political commentator Tucker Carlson has parted ways with Fox News. Larry Donnelly, Law Lecturer at NUI Galway & Political Columnist with TheJournal.ie joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Who Would Become A Guard?
Will optimistic Garda recruitment targets be fulfilled this year, or are they simply unrealistic? Brendan O’Connor, President of the Garda Representative Association joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
GSOC Officer At Hutch Party Resigns And Is Set To Leave Ireland
Gardaí are set to investigate the unnamed GSOC officer who attended a party with Gerry Hutch last week. The man in question has resigned. Conor Gallagher, Crime & Security Correspondent with the Irish Times joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Man United Take On Brighton In FA Cup Semi-Finals
Mark Lawrenson and Tony Cascarino joined us to give their predictions for this weekend's FA Cup semi-finals. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Fake AI Interview With Michael Schumacher Published By German Magazine
Michael Schumacher's family is planning legal action against a German magazine that has published a fake AI interview of the former F1 driver. Lorcan Nyhan, Head of Training at the Communications Clinic, and journalist Lise Hand joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Pray For Our Sinners: The Fight Against Brutal Church Abuse In Ireland
Director Sinead O'Shea joined us to discuss her new documentary 'Pray For Our Sinners', a film about those who opposed and fought the church's abuse in Ireland. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
How Will TD Departures Affect The Next Election?
How will the departure of Fine Gael TDs affect the next election? Daniel McConnell, Editor at The Business Post joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Are Congestion Charges A Fairer Way To Manage Traffic & Emissions?
Leo Varadkar has said that there are no plans to introduce congestion charges for commuters. If introduced in the future, would they be an effective and fair way to manage traffic and emissions? Dr. Muireann Lynch, Senior Research Officer on Energy Economics at ESRI and Dr. Lorraine D’Arcy, Senior Lecturer in Sustainable Transport and Mobility at Technical University Dublin joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
TikTok Clamping Down On Climate Denier Videos
Social media platform TikTok have announced they plan to empower accurate climate discussions and reduce harmful information on the app. John Gibbons joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Latest In iKettle & Smart Coffee Machines
Andy O'Donoghue joined us for Tech Thursday to discuss the latest in Wi-Fi kettles and smart coffee machines. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Jonathan Dowdall Accepted Into Witness Protection After Gerry Hutch Trial
The State’s key witness in the trial of Gerard Hutch, Jonathan Dowdall has been accepted into the Witness Security Program. This will come into effect once he has served his prison sentence. Conor Gallagher, Crime & Security Correspondent with the Irish Times and Daniel McConnell, Editor at the Business Post joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
How Would A Rural Ireland Party Work?
TD for Roscommon/Galway, Michael Fitzmaurice has suggested a rural political party that will properly represent voters who do not live in towns and cities. He joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Customers To Be Hit With Charges For Lifting Compost Bins
Thousands of Panda Recycling customers will soon face a new charge for putting garden and food waste into compost bins. Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor of the Irish Independent joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Alopecia Can Be Sudden, Temporary Or Permanent: How Do You Treat It?
Alopecia is very common and many people will experience it in some form in their lifetime. How is it treated and what should you 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.
AI Song Featuring Drake And The Weeknd Pulled From Spotify And TikTok
AI has well and truly infiltrated the music world, with a song impersonating Drake entitled 'Ghostwriter' removed from streaming services and social media platforms. John Caddell and Dee Reddy joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Dominion v Fox News: What’s On The Line In The $1.6 Billion Defamation Lawsuit?
The much anticipated high profile defamation case brought against Fox News by Dominion Voting Systems has begun today, following a one day delay. Cal Thomas, nationally syndicated columnist and Marion McKeone, US corr with The Business Post joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Mother Of Dara Quigley Asks For Better Understanding Of People Who Use Drugs
Aileen Malone, mother of Dara Quigley joined The Last Word to speak on the perception and understanding of people who use drugs, and how it can be improved. Listen to the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Is The Title Slipping From Arsenal?
Is it the beginning of the end for Arsenal's title hopes? Tony Cascarino and Mark Lawrenson joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
‘Shecession’ Young Women Hit Hardest By Cost Of Living Crisis
Are young women really suffering the most from the cost of living crisis? Gerard O’Neill, Chairman of Amárach joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Cocaine Use By Women In Ireland On The Rise
It has been suggested by the HSE’s national clinical lead for addiction, Professor Eamon Keenan that the rates of young females using cocaine in Ireland has risen significantly. Professor Bobby Smyth, Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist and Roe McDermott, Advice Columnist with the Irish Times joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Gerry Hutch Found Not Guilty Of Murder
Gerry Hutch has been found not guilty of the murder of David Byrne at a hotel in Dublin seven years ago. Frank Greaney, Courts Correspondent with TodayFM joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Citizen Assembly On Drugs To Ensure Lived Experience Is Presented
The citizens assembly on drug use begins tomorrow. It is set to be the most open and comprehensive conversation to date. Paul Reid, chair of the Citizens Assembly on Drug Use and former CEO of the HSE joins Matt to discuss. For the full chat click the 'Play' button on this page.
The Week Biden Came To Town
Lunchbox parties and the back to school Botox rush. Not to mention, Biden is in town! Brianna Parkins and Ben Finnegan join Matt to discuss this weeks biggest stories in 'The Week Trending'. For the full chat click the 'Play' button on this page.
Interview: Christy Lefteri
Christy Lefteri's book The Beekeeper of Aleppo has recently been adapted into a play, which is running in the Gaiety Theatre this month. She joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Renfield: A New Take On Dracula
Nicolas Cage stars in the new comedy/horror mashup 'Renfield'. Is it any good? Roe McDermott, Movies Editor with Hot Press joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Tech To Disable Phones At Gigs And Other Restricted Access Venues
Are phone-free gigs the way of the future? Andy O’Donoghue joined us to discuss Yondr, a new pouch being used to stop the use of mobile phones at events. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Environment Special With John Gibbons
To mark the 100th installment of The Last Word On The Environment with John Gibbons, we held a 3 part Q&A special. Many topics were covered, including Biden's environmental impact and the future of hydrogen powered cars. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Over Half Of Us Are Underinsuring Our Homes
The central bank has told insurance companies to send out letters to homeowners warning that they may be under insured. Charlie Weston - Personal Finance Editor, Irish Independent joins Matt to discuss. For the full chat click the 'Play' button on this page.
Second Hand Cars Almost 80% More Expensive Than Pre-Pandemic Levels
Used car prices increased by 77% from the pandemic and another 4.6% since the beginning of this year. But is there anything we can do to combat this? Geraldine Herbert, motoring journalist and Dr Tom Gillespie, Environmental Economist at TCD & University of Galway join Matt to discuss. For the full chat click the 'Play' button on this page.
Warnings Over Lack Of Anti-Cannabis Coverage In The Media
Would de-criminalising cannabis be a good idea? Gino Kenny, People Before Profit TD for Dublin Mid-West and spokesperson on health and Dr Ray Walley, GP join Matt to discuss. For the full chat click the 'Play' button on this page.
A Look Ahead At All The Champions League Action
What lies ahead for the Champions League quarter final week? Miguel Delaney, Chief Football Writer at The Independent joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Roads Closed And Gardaí Everywhere Even Before Biden Arrives
Joe Biden has just arrived in Belfast to begin his trip around Ireland, with roads closed and Gardaí stationed across the country. Marion McKeone, US Correspondent with The Business Post and Cal Thomas, nationally syndicated columnist joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Suffer With Snoring Or Sleep Apnea? Here’s What Could Be Making It Worse
What should you look out for if suffering with snoring or sleep apnea? What can be done to improve these conditions? 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.
The Problem With TV Spoilers As Latest Succession Episode Earns A Rare 10/10 On IMDB
The latest episode of Succession has just received an exceptional rating on IMDB and is being called 'landmark television'. But has the world of streaming and digital communication created an environment where it's impossible to avoid spoilers before you watch? Elaine Burke and Dave Hanratty joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Predictions For Premier League Easter Fixtures
In another big weekend of Premier League action, how will Liverpool fare when they face Arsenal this Sunday? Mark Lawrenson and Miguel Delaney joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Dog Owners Asked To Keep Their Pets On Leads To Protect Birds
Dublin City Council have proposed a restriction on dog walkers on North Bull Island from the 30th of April, intended to protect wildlife in the area. John Gibbons joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
AI Does Homebrewing
Andy O’Donoghue joined us for Tech Thursday to discuss one of the latest AI developments, which ventures into the world of brewing beer at home! Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Stateside Reaction To Trump Pleading Not Guilty To 34 Charges
Donald Trump has pleaded not guilty to 34 felony criminal 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.
Thinking Of Installing Solar Panels? It Could Soon Cost Less
A new measure to reduce the VAT on solar panel installation has been approved by the government. 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.
Teachers Want Inflation Matching Pay Rises
As the cost of living continues to rise, secondary school teachers are asking for pay rises that match inflation to be brokered for next year. Minister for Education, Norma Foley joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
The IRA In The 1980s
With the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement approaching we chatted to Gearoid O’Faolean about his new book A Broad Church: The Provisional IRA in the Republic of Ireland, 1969–1980. Listen to the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Irish Households Losing Out By Not Switching Banks
A survey carried out by the Economic and Social Research Institute has found that the majority of Irish people do not compare their options for bank accounts or financial products such as loans. Why is this? Professor Pete Lunn, head of the ESRI’s Behavioural Research Unit joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Why Are Landlords Leaving The Market?
Many landlords are choosing to leave the rental market in 2023. What is the reason for this? Marian Finnegan, Managing Director of Residential and Advisory at Sherry Fitzgerald joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.