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 11, 2024 • 28min
Why Did the Government Fail to Get Recent Referendums Passed?
Why did the government fail in its 'Yes/Yes' campaign?Daniel McConnell, Editor, of Business Post, Aisling Moloney, Political Correspondent, Irish Daily Mail and Gerard Howlin, Public Affairs Consultant and former Gov Advisor joined The Last Word.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Mar 11, 2024 • 12min
Jimmy Kimmel Fails To Shine in Oscars Monologue
In the Last Word on TV and Streaming we look back at the Oscars over the weekend.Joe O'Shea and Elaine Burke joined The Last Word.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Mar 11, 2024 • 6min
2024 Housing Targets Unlikely to Be Met
The 2024 housing targets are unlikely to be met.The Last Word on Business with Ian Guider from The Business Post.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Mar 8, 2024 • 8min
Report Finds Lives Were "Sacrificed" to Protect British Agent
A report has found that lives were "sacrificed" to protect a British agent nicknamed "stakeknife".Richard O’Rawe, former Republican prisoner and author of “Stakeknife's Dirty War: The Inside Story of Scappaticci, the IRA's Nutting Squad and the British Spooks Who Ran the War” joined The Last Word.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Mar 8, 2024 • 23min
The Week Trending: International Women's Day, Christian Horner Allegations and Calvin Klein Campaign
Lorcan Nyhan - Head of Training with the Communications Clinic and Edel Coffey - Columnist & Author of ‘Breaking Point joined The Last Word for The Week Trending.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Mar 8, 2024 • 8min
Plans for 6AM Closing Time for Nightclubs Delayed
The Taoiseach has admitted that 6 am closing times for nightclubs and extended bar opening times aren't likely to happen this summer.Ian Redmond, co-owner of Hyde nightclub in Dublin joined The Last Word.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Mar 7, 2024 • 14min
A Preview of The Oscars
The Oscars happen this weekend, with many Irish talents in the running for awards.Brian Lloyd from entertainment.ie joined Matt for The Last Word on Movies.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Mar 7, 2024 • 5min
You Now Have The Right To Request to Work Remotely
The government has introduced measures allowing you to request to work remotely.To get the ins and outs of it, Síobhra Rush - Head of Lewis Silkin Ireland joined The Last Word.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Mar 7, 2024 • 10min
What is Technostress and Can You Manage It?
Exactly what is technostress? Do you suffer from it?Tech Thursday on The Last Word with Andy O'Donoghue.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Mar 7, 2024 • 11min
Could AI Help Climate Change?
Could Artificial Intelligence help climate change?We find out with John Gibbons on The Last Word on Environment.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
