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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Apr 23, 2024 • 12min
GRA Conference Hears of Concerns Policing the Far Right
The Garda Representative Association is holding its annual conference in Mayo. Today it heard concern from members about policing far right protests.Brendan O'Connor, the GRA's outgoing President joined The Last Word.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Apr 23, 2024 • 19min
Hozier Is Now The 4th Irish Artist with a US Number One
Hozier is the 4th artist ever to top the US charts with his single "Too Sweet".John Caddell and Dee Reddy joined for The Last Word on Music.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Apr 23, 2024 • 11min
"We Failed You..." - Taoiseach Addresses Families of Stardust Victims
Taoiseach Simon Harris made a formal apology in the Dáil today to the families of the victims killed in the Stardust tragedy in 1981.Today FM Reporter Stephanie Rohan and Lisa Lawlor, the daughter of Francis & Maureen who died in the fire joined The Last Word.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Apr 23, 2024 • 10min
Will Fine Gael Scrap USC?
Daniel McConnell the Editor of the Business Post and Edgar Morgenroth, Professor of Economics at DCU Business School joined The Last Word to discuss why the USC is back on the political agenda and whether Fine Gael might phase it out entirely.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Apr 23, 2024 • 18min
The Last Word on the US: Judge To Consider Trump Gag Order Violations
Cal Thomas, nationally syndicated US columnist and Marion McKeone the US Correspondent for the Business Post joined The Last Word to discuss the latest updates in the Trump New York Trial.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Apr 23, 2024 • 11min
Fine Gael Senators Propose Ban On Smartphone Ownership For Children 13 And Under
Senator Mary Seery Kearney of Fine Gael, and Elaine Burke from the For Tech's Sake podcast joined The Last Word to discuss a new proposal from Fine Gael senators to see smartphone devices banned in Ireland for children under the age of 13.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Apr 23, 2024 • 14min
No Sign Of Climate 'Backlash' In Irish Public Opinion- Poll
How does the Irish public really feel about prioritising national action against climate change?John Sweeney, Emeritus Professor in Climate at Maynooth University, and Oisin Coghlan, Chief Executive at Friends of the Earth joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Apr 23, 2024 • 9min
Government Launches Campaign To Remind Dog Owners Of Their Responsibilities
A major awareness campaign has been launched to remind dog owners of the responsibilities they have over their own pet.Gillian Bird, Head of Education and Media for the DSPCA, and Adrian Gallagher, Chair of the IFA Sheep Committee joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Apr 23, 2024 • 11min
The Best New Cruises Available
Sarah Slattery from travelexpert.ie is back with a list of the best new cruises available for holiday makers of all ages!Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Apr 20, 2024 • 15min
Munster Championship Gets Underway With Clare Vs Limerick In Ennis
The Munster Hurling Championship kicks off on Sunday with a bang when Clare take on Limerick in Ennis.Jamesie O'Connor, Former Clare Player, Seamus Hickey, Former Limerick Player, and John McIntyre, Former Galway Manager, joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
