The Last Word with Matt Cooper
Today FM
On Ireland's most cutting edge current affairs show, Matt and his guests provide a running stream of intelligent opinions and heated debates on the issues that matter most to Irish listeners. You might not always agree, but you'll never want to miss a Word.
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Oct 3, 2024 • 12min
'My Seven Months In An Iranian Prison'
Two years ago, Bernard Phelan was arrested in Iran and detained in a notorious prison for seven months after being falsely accused of spying.Phelan recounts this terrifying experience in a new book 'You Will Die In Prison' and he joins The Last Word to discuss.Hear the full conversation by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Oct 3, 2024 • 21min
Education Minister Defends Proposal To Spend €9m On Mobile Phone Pouches
Education Minister Norma Foley spoke to Matt following Tuesday's Budget 2025 and proposals to spend €9m on a scheme for mobile phone pouches for secondary schools.Andy O'Donoghue reacted to the proposal and outlined how the scheme has worked in other countries.To catch the full conversation, press the play button below.
Oct 3, 2024 • 15min
JD Vance Shades VP Debate With Tim Waltz
This week on The Last Word On The US, Cal Thomas and Marion McKeone join Matt to discuss the Vice President debate between JD Vance and Tim Waltz.
Oct 2, 2024 • 30min
Culture Club: David Rooney
Illustrator and musician David Rooney joined Matt for the Culture Club this week, where he discussed the inspiration for his book, The Story Of The Great Irish Famine.To listen to the conversation, press the play button on this page.
Oct 2, 2024 • 7min
Budget 2025: Fiscal Advisory Council Tells Govt To Get Serious
Ireland's fiscal watchdog has slammed Budget 2025, calling on the Government to get "serious" and avoid repeating "the boom-to-bust pattern of its past."Ian Guider, columnist with the Business Post, joins The Last Word to discuss the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council's reaction to the budget and other business news.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!
Oct 2, 2024 • 20min
Budget 2025: Are You Really Any Better Off?
Lots of money was given out in Budget 2025 but has it done enough to tackle high costs?Charlie Weston, personal finance editor with the Irish Independent, joins The Last Word to discuss whether you are really any better off after the giveaway budget. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!
Oct 1, 2024 • 15min
Who Will Actually Benefit From The Giveaway Budget?
It's the Budget 2025 special!Matt is joined by Dan O’Brien, Chief economist at the Institute of International and European Affairs, Holly Cairns, Social Democrats leader and Ged Nash, Labour finance spokesperson, to discuss who the Budget will actually benefit, and are we are set for another crash due to the dependence on the multinational sector?
Oct 1, 2024 • 14min
Reaction To The Budget 2025 From 4 Industry Sectors
It's The Budget 2025!Matt is joined by representatives from 4 sectors; Restaurants Association, Construction Confederation, Retail Excellence Ireland and National Women's Council to discuss the impact of the Budget on their businesses and representatives.
Oct 1, 2024 • 13min
Budget 2025: Priority For Govt Was To Ensure ‘Average Workers Benefitted Significantly’ – Minister For Finance
Minister for Finance Jack Chambers joins The Last Word to discuss Budget 2025 including the USC cut, the €2.2 billion cost of living package and the supports for businesses.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!
Oct 1, 2024 • 10min
Budget 2025: Budget Investments Will Have 'Long Term Positive Consequences' - Minister Roderic O'Gorman
Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration & Youth and Green Party leader Roderic O'Gorman joins The Last Word to discuss Budget 2025 including housing, childcare and whether the Green Party would be happy to go back into the same coalition after the election.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!
