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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Feb 24, 2024 • 15min
Guide To The Two Upcoming Referendums
Justice Marie Baker, Chair of the Electoral Commission joined The Last Word to discuss the details of the two referendums taking place on the 8th of March. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Feb 21, 2024 • 7min
The Latest Dodgy Box Crackdown
Pirated Firesticks are the latest to be targeted in a new dodgy box crackdown.Elaine Burke, Host of For Tech Sakes Podcast joined The Last Word.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Feb 21, 2024 • 6min
Business: How Much Money Do We Owe?
New numbers are showing our national debt, and the figures are staggering.Ian Guider from The Business Post joined The Last Word.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Feb 21, 2024 • 8min
Gardaí Believe Mexican Drug Cartel Has Created An Irish Hub
Gardaí believe a Mexican drug cartel has set up shop here in Ireland. It comes after a multi-million euro drug seizure earlier in the week.Conor Lally, Security and Crime Editor of The Irish Times joined The Last Word.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Feb 20, 2024 • 9min
The Hunt For The New Republic Of Ireland Manager Takes Yet Another Turn
Chris Coleman has ruled himself out of the running for the role of Republic of Ireland football manager. Gavin Cooney - Sportswriter with The42.ie joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Feb 20, 2024 • 12min
Can Trump Afford To Pay The $354M Fine Imposed On Him At The Weekend?
Cal Thomas, Nationally Syndicated US Columnist, and Marion McKeone, US Correspondent for The Business Post joined The Last Word to discuss the latest in political stories and other news from the US.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Feb 20, 2024 • 9min
Internal Assessment After Death Of Second Teenage Girl At University Hospital Limerick
Priscilla Lynch, Clinical Editor for The Irish Medical Independent joined The Last Word to discuss the reported death of a teenage girl at University Hospital Limerick.Listen by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Feb 20, 2024 • 11min
Psoriasis Sufferers Could Help Shed Light On Arthritis Risk
Professor Caitriona Ryan, Consultant Dermatologist at the Institute of Dermatologists, and Raisa Boyd, who has suffered from psoriasis since she was 14, joined The Last Word to discuss the condition, as well as an ongoing study in UCD. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.If you are over 18 years old, have psoriasis, have not previously been diagnosed with psoriatic (pronounced sir-e-at-ik) arthritis, and are interested in taking part in this UCD research study, visit www.hpos.study
Feb 19, 2024 • 13min
Leo Varadkar on Upcoming Referenda
An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar joined Zara King on The Last Word to talk about the upcoming referenda.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Feb 19, 2024 • 11min
How Would You Feel About Paying a Mortgage Until You're 80?
A new lender, Moco, has entered the mortgage offering competitive rates in exchange for paying a mortgage up until you're 80th birthday.Michael Dowling, Managing Director of Dowling Financial joined Zara King on The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
