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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Mar 21, 2024 • 6min
Business News: A Good Taoiseach For Business?
Leo announced his shock resignation today, but just how good of a Taoiseach was he for business? Ian Guider, Business columnist, Business Post joins Matt to discuss. For the full chat click the 'Play' button on this page.
Mar 20, 2024 • 13min
US With Cal And Marion: Trump Can't Make $464m Bond
Trump has once again hit headlines, he now can't make $464m bond. Cal Thomas, a Nationally syndicated US columnist and Marion Mckeone, US correspondent, Business Post join Matt to discuss. Full the full chat click the 'Play' button below.
Mar 20, 2024 • 6min
Business News: Ted Baker Calls In Administrators
Hundreds of jobs at risk as Ted Baker calls in administrators.Ian Guider, Business Columnist, Business Post joins Matt to discuss. For the full chat click the 'Play' button on this page.
Mar 19, 2024 • 13min
Poor Connectivity Affects Readings From Thousands Of Smart Meters
Poor connectivity affects readings from thousands of smart metersDaragh Cassidy, head of communications in Bonkers.ie and Carmel O'Connor ESB Networks smart metering project manager join Matt to discuss. For the full chat click the 'Play' button on this page.
Mar 19, 2024 • 8min
Killer Of Garda Det Jerry McCabe Found Dead
Convicted Garda killer Pearse McAuley has been found dead at his home in Strabane.Ronan McGreevy, Irish Times journalist and co-author with Tommy Conlan of The Kidnapping joins Matt to discuss. For the full chat click the play button below.
Mar 15, 2024 • 23min
The Week Trending: Louis Walsh vs. Jedward, Irish Bands Pull out of SXSW and Kate Gate
In a whirlwind of a week where Louis Walsh and Jedward go head to head, some Irish artists have pulled out of a music festival in the US and 'Kate Gate' continues to rumble on in the background.Sarah McGuinness, Assistant News Editor of the Business Post and Today FM's Ben Finnegan discuss the Week Trending.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Mar 15, 2024 • 7min
Ryanair and Eir Among Most Complained About Irish Companies
Ryanair and Eir are just some of the top complained about companies in Ireland.Gráinne Griffin, director of communications with the CCPC joined The Last Word.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Mar 15, 2024 • 7min
Taoiseach Visits Biden in The White House
Leo Varadkar is in Washington D.C. where today he was hosted by US President Joe Biden.Marion McKeone, US Correspondent with The Business Post joined The Last Word.
Mar 14, 2024 • 13min
Varadkar Backs Proposals for Deportation of Asylum Seekers to 'Safe' Countries
The European People's Party is proposing to deport asylum seekers to countries on the 'safe' list.Cathal Malone, an immigration lawyer, and Daniel McConnell, Editor of the Business Post joined The Last Word.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Mar 14, 2024 • 10min
Tech Thursday: Recycling Old Laptops and Phones
On Tech Thursday, Andy O'Donoghue discussed recycling old devices and the benefits.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
