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 4, 2024 • 9min
Vacant Homes Tax 'Probably Raised Less Than It Cost'
The vacant homes tax has raised only €2 million since it's been introduced. With vacant properties all over Ireland, why is this figure so small?Charlie Weston joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Apr 2, 2024 • 6min
State-Owned Asylum Accommodation Could Cost €5BN Over 20 Years
Minister Rodrick O'Gorman plans to spend up to €5 billion over the next 20 years on 10,000 asylum seeker beds.Aisling Moloney , Political Correspondent with The Irish Daily Mail joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Apr 2, 2024 • 11min
Simon Coveney Stepping Down From Cabinet
What are the reasons for Simon Coveney's sudden departure from cabinet, and where does this leave Simon Harris as he takes over as Taoiseach?Danny McConnell, Editor of The Business Post, and Gary Murphy, Professor of Politics at The School of Law and Government in DCU joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Apr 2, 2024 • 12min
Unions Highlight Teacher Supply Crisis
How is Ireland going to deal with a teacher shortage in both primary and secondary schools?Norma Foley, Minister For Education joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Apr 2, 2024 • 11min
Should SUV Drivers Pay Even Higher Penalties To Drive And Park?
With the prices of fuel increasing, should SUV drivers pay more than other road users?Brenda Power, Columnist with The Irish Daily Mail & Sunday Times, and Kevin McPartlan, Chief Executive of Fuels For Ireland joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Mar 28, 2024 • 13min
ICTU Challenges Employer 'Myths' Around Work Reforms
Have the Government done too much in relation to imposing additional costs on businesses in recent years?Owen Reidy, General Secretary of the ICTU, and Danny McCoy, CEO of Ibec joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Mar 28, 2024 • 12min
Anti-Driver Or Pure Common Sense? - The Government's Latest Transport Plan
What does John Gibbons have to say about Eamon Ryan's newly approved traffic legislation? Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Mar 28, 2024 • 10min
Will It Become Too Expensive To Own Cars In Urban Areas?
Shane O’Donoghue, Editor for CompleteCar.ie, and Paul Walsh, Chief Executive of Peopl Insurance joined The Last Word to discuss the possibility of economically unviable car ownership in urban centres, following on from yesterday's cabinet's approval on new traffic reduction measures.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Mar 28, 2024 • 10min
Wireless Accessories For Laptop Or PC
Are you on the hunt for the best selection of wireless add-ons and accessories for your laptop or PC?Andy O’Donoghue joined The Last Word for Tech Thursday with his top recommendations!Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Mar 27, 2024 • 34min
Culture Club: Guy Garvey
Guy Garvey, lead singer of Elbow joined us this week for The Culture Club!Press the 'Play' button on this page to hear his choices!
