The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Actor Tom Vaughan Lawlor joined The Last Word to discuss his latest film, The Beautiful Game, releasing on Netflix on the 29th of March.Today FM’s Big Busk for Focus Ireland is taking place on Friday 12th April.Over 13,500 people are without a home in Ireland – that’s the equivalent of the entire population of Mallow in County Cork.Imagine not climbing into your own bed every night, not being able to cook your own dinner and trying every day to hide the fear in your eyes from your children. That’s the daily reality for thousands of families.You can donate right now – it’s very simple – go to todayfm.com/busk

Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor for The Irish Independent joined The Last Word to discuss details on the new Pension Auto Enrolment Scheme, approved today by cabinet. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Local authorities will have the power to introduce traffic congestion charges in the future as part of a new strategy aimed at reducing private car use.Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan has received Cabinet approval for the strategy, which focuses on reducing car use in urban centres to address congestion, pollution and to help reach the country’s transport climate targets.He joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Cal Thomas, Nationally Syndicated US Columnist, and Marion McKeone, US Correspondent for The Business Post joined The Last Word to discuss this morning's tragic events in Baltimore.Listen by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Why have Diageo decided to increase prices on their draft beers?Ian Guider, Business Columnist for The Business Post joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

On The Last Word, Matt spoke to James Flanagan about his experience of homelessness.TodayFM's Big Busk for Focus Ireland is taking place on Friday 12th April.Over 13,500 people are without a home in Ireland - that's the entire population of Mallow in County Cork. Imagine not climbing into your own bed every night, not being able to cook your own dinner and trying every day to hide the fear in your eyes from your children. That's the daily reality for thousands of families.You can donate now - it's very simple - go to todayfm.com/busk

Where does Fine Geal stand in relation to enacting Ireland's Sale of Alcohol Bill, which will allow pubs and nightclubs to stay open for longer?Sunil Sharpe from Give Us The Night, and John Clendennen, VFI President and Owner of Giltraps in Kinnity, Co. Offaly joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Nick Ferrari, Presenter of Nick Ferrari At Breakfast on LBC Radio, joined The Last Word to discuss the recent disinformation spread about the Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Danny McConnell, Editor for The Business Post, and Senator Barry Ward of Fine Gael joined The Last Word to give their opinions and predictions on Fine Gael's next steps as Simon Harris takes the reigns as Taoiseach.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

How does a direct flight to a beautiful Greek island sound?Sarah Slattery from travelexpert.ie joined The Last Word with all of the information you need!Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.