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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Oct 18, 2023 • 11min
Taoiseach & Tánaiste Meet To Defuse Govt Tensions Over Health Budget
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and Tánaiste Micheál Martin have met in an attempt to de-escalate tensions within the Coalition over the deficit in 2024's health budget.Ciara Phelan, Political Correspondent for The Irish Examiner, and David Cullinane, TD and Sinn Fein Spokesperson on Health joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Oct 18, 2023 • 8min
Fear Of Filing Tax Returns Puts 7 In 10 Off Being Self-Employed
A new survey carried out by Taxback. com has shown that almost 7 in 10 people are put off becoming self-employed because they are worried about dealing with the Revenue Commissioners. Marian Ryan, Director with Taxback.com joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Oct 17, 2023 • 8min
Dublin Airport Set To Breach Passenger Limit
Dublin Airport is in danger of breaching it's 32 million yearly passenger cap for the second time since 2019.Lorcan Allen, Business Editor with The Business Post joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Oct 17, 2023 • 17min
Joe Biden To Visit Israel Tomorrow
What are Joe Biden's reasons for visiting Israel tomorrow? Cal Thomas, Nationally Syndicated Columnist, and Marion McKeone, US correspondent with The Business Post joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Oct 17, 2023 • 9min
Has Ursula Von der Leyen Been ‘Reckless’ In Her Communication On The Israel/Hamas Conflict?
European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen has caused controversy over her comments on Israel and Hamas, as well as over her decision to go to Israel. Billy Kelleher, Fianna Fáil MEP for Ireland South, and Suzanne Lynch, Chief Brussels Correspondent for POLITICO joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Oct 17, 2023 • 11min
Essential Health Checks For Women
Are you in need of a health check?Dr. Brian Higgins, GP from Galway Primary Care joined The Last Word to discuss essential health checks for women.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Oct 16, 2023 • 12min
Is The New Fraiser Any Good?
Is the new reboot of classic sitcom Fraiser any good?Joe O’Shea and Elaine Burke joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Oct 16, 2023 • 8min
Dublin Port Resists Govt Calls To Make Car Park Available For Housing
Dublin Port has refused to hand over a 10 acre site to the Government, despite plans for it to be used to house about 1,200 people.Janet Horner, Green Party Councillor for Dublin North Inner City, and Ger Hyland, President of The Irish Road Haulage Association joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Oct 16, 2023 • 11min
Health Budget Not Big Enough, HSE Boss Says
Will our health services have enough money for the rest of this year and 2024? Tony O’Brien, Former Director General of the HSE, and Dr. Brian Turner, Health Economist for UCC joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Oct 16, 2023 • 9min
The Best Travel Deals Ready To Be Snapped Up
Looking to get away? Sarah Slattery joined The Last Word with her list of the best travel deals available right now!Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
