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 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.
Feb 16, 2024 • 8min
Pressure Mounts on Israel to Drop Rafah Offensive
Pressure is mounting on Israel to stop its offensive on the Rafah border crossing.With more, Hamish Young, Emergency Coordinator for UNICEF in Rafah joined The Last Word.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Feb 16, 2024 • 13min
Why Are So Many Women Having Cosmetic Surgery?
Cosmetic surgery is now more popular than ever among women, but why?To find out, Jennifer Rock from Skinnerd.com, Dr. Brian Higgins from Galway Primary Care and Psycotherapist Dr. Finian Fallon joined The Last Word.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Feb 16, 2024 • 12min
The Deposit Return Scheme: 2 Weeks On
It's now two weeks since the Re-Turn scheme was launched in Ireland, but how is it working? Ossian Smyth, Minister of State with Responsibility for the Circular Economy joined The Last Word.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Feb 15, 2024 • 8min
School Uniforms May Hinder Exercise, Finds Study
Ray Silke, Former All Ireland Winner & Secondary School Teacher in Galway joined The Last Word to discuss a new study from the World Health Organisation which suggests school uniforms can decrease the amount of exercise done by students.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Feb 15, 2024 • 11min
Turbulence On Planes Is Increasing Alarmingly- And Climate Change Is To Blame
Severe turbulence has increased by about 55% according to a study from the University of Reading.John Gibbons joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Feb 15, 2024 • 8min
Oat Milk In, Nightclub Admission Out- CPI Basket Of Goods Updated
How is consumer price inflation actually measured?Edel Flannery, Head of the Prices Division at the CSO joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Feb 15, 2024 • 9min
Smart Home Tech
Andy O’Donoghue joined The Last Word to discuss his top picks for the best smart home tech to help make your life easier!Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Feb 14, 2024 • 9min
Food Delivery Drivers Join International Strike Over Low Pay
A food delivery may be off the cards for now as many drivers are striking. Why is this?Fiachra Ó Luain, Labour Rights Officer at the English Language Students Union joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Feb 14, 2024 • 31min
Culture Club: Anna Carey
Author of The Making of Mollie, Anna Carey joined us this week for The Culture Club!The Making of Mollie has been adapted for the stage at The Ark.Hear all of her choices by pressing the 'Play' button this page.
