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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Jan 30, 2024 • 13min
Failed Asylum Applicants To Be Deported On Dedicated Flights As New Safe Countries Added To List
The Government plans to implement specially dedicated flights for deporting failed asylum applicants. Why is this and what will it involve?Cathal Malone, Immigration Lawyer, and Conor Gallagher, Crime and Security Correspondent for The Irish Times joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Jan 29, 2024 • 13min
Bambie Thug To Represent Ireland At The Eurovision
With only one qualification for the Eurovision finals in the last ten attempts, is it time for a change of direction for Ireland?Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Jan 29, 2024 • 17min
Has The Sinn Fein Bubble Burst?
When will the next general election take place? Are Sinn Fein losing support?Aisling Moloney, Political Correspondent for The Irish Daily Mail, Daniel Murray, Political Correspondent with The Business Post, and Gerard Howlin, Public Affairs Consultant and Former Government Advisor joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Jan 29, 2024 • 7min
Ryanair Cuts Profit Forecast
Why has Ryanair cut its annual profit forecast, despite a big year for the airline?Ian Guider, Columnist with The Business Post joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Jan 29, 2024 • 14min
Women Are Leading The Solo Travel Surge
Are you thinking of taking a solo trip?Sarah Slattery from Travelexpert.ie and Sinead Kennedy, Author, Travel Writer & Solo Travel Expert joined The Last Word to discuss the best options available!Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Jan 27, 2024 • 11min
10.25% Pay Rise For Public Sector Workers
A deal was been reached for a new public sector pay rise following extensive negotiations. Niall Shanahan, Communications Officer with Forsa and Daniel McConnell, Editor for The Business Post joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Jan 27, 2024 • 12min
Jurgen Klopp To Step Down As Liverpool Manager At The End Of The Season
In news that has shaken the football world, Jurgen Klopp has announced he will step down as Liverpool manager at the end of the season.Mark Lawrenson and Tony Cascarino joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Jan 27, 2024 • 22min
The Week Trending
Brianna Parkins and Eoghan Tomás McDermott joined The Last Word to discuss the week's biggest trending stories, including the death of Ian Bailey.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Jan 26, 2024 • 13min
Citizen's Assembly Calls for Decriminalisation of Personal Use Drugs
The Citizen's Assembly on Drugs Use has called for the decriminalisation of drugs for personal use.Chair of the Assembly and former HSE CEO Paul Reid joined The Last Word with the latest.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Jan 26, 2024 • 8min
The Latest in Essential Home Office Tech
It's Tech Thursday, and this week it's all about what you may need to spruce up your home office.Tech Journalist Andy O'Donoghue joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
