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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Dec 7, 2023 • 13min
Should The Sale Of Tobacco Be Phased Out?
Should tobacco sales be phased out entirely?Mark Murphy, Advocacy Manager for Environmental Health and Tobacco with the Irish Heart Foundation, and Colm Burke, TD and Health Spokesperson for Fine Gael, joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Dec 7, 2023 • 19min
Best Christmas Cookbooks
Russell Alford & Patrick Hanlon from Gastrogays & The Sunday Times Ireland, joined The Last Word with their recommendations for the best Christmas cookbooks to get your hands on this festive season!Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Dec 7, 2023 • 7min
Most People Expect To Work Until 70
A new survey suggests that many people in Ireland expect to work until the age of 70 before they can afford to retire.Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor with The Irish Independent, joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Dec 6, 2023 • 15min
Denny Laine Dies Aged 79
Member of Paul McCartney's Wings, and co-founder of Moody Blues, Denny Laine has died aged 79.John Caddell and Dee Reddy joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Dec 5, 2023 • 14min
Beers For The Holiday Season
Judith Boyle, Beverages Lecturer at TU Dublin joined The Last Word with some fantastic beer recommendations for the festive season!Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Dec 5, 2023 • 14min
"Republican Party Co-Opted By Trumpism"
Liz Cheney has claimed that if Donald Trump is reelected, the United States would be 'sleepwalking into dictatorship'.Cal Thomas, Nationally Syndicated Columnist, and Marion McKeone, US Correspondent for The Business Post, joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Dec 5, 2023 • 14min
Increased Payment For Asylum Seekers Who Can't Be Accommodated
Enda O’Neill, Head of Office for UNHCR Ireland, and Daniel McConnell, Editor of The Business Post joined The Last Word to discuss a new weekly payment increase for for asylum seekers who have not yet been accommodated.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page,
Dec 4, 2023 • 12min
More Than A Quarter Of Jobs In Ireland Are 'Poor Quality'
According to a report from the Nevin Economic Research Institute, more than a quarter of the jobs in Ireland are of 'poor quality'. What does this mean?Dr. Lisa Wilson, Senior Economist at the Nevin Economic Research Institute, and Senator Marie Sherlock, Labour Spokesperson on Workers’ Rights, joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Dec 4, 2023 • 6min
Donohoe Denies Interest In IMF Role
Is Paschal Donohoe planning to leave Irish politics?Ian Guider, Business Columnist for The Business Post joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Dec 4, 2023 • 11min
'Strong Progress' In Meeting Agriculture Climate Targets Says Minister
Minister for Agriculture, Charlie McConalogue joined The Last Word to discuss a statement he released today which claims 'real, intangible progress' is being made to reach agreed agriculture climate targets.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
