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 10, 2023 • 10min
Interview: Paschal Donohoe
Minister for Public Expenditure, Paschal Donohoe joined The Last Word to discuss the plans for money allocated to public spending in Budget 2024. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Oct 10, 2023 • 15min
Interview: Michael McGrath
Minister for Finance, Michael McGrath joined The Last Word to discuss his views on Budget 2024. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Oct 10, 2023 • 21min
Budget 2024 Special
What is in the Government's €13bn Budget?Daniel McConnell, Editor with The Business Post, Ian Guider, Business Columnist with The Business Post, and Nancy Fallon, Tax Partner with KPMG joined The Last Word to discuss the details in this year's Budget special.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Oct 9, 2023 • 6min
What Will Be In Tomorrow's Budget?
What do we know so far about the details of tomorrow's Budget?Ian Guider, Business Columnist with The Business Post joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Oct 9, 2023 • 10min
Israel Imposes Full Siege Of Gaza
Israeli Ambassador to Ireland, Dana Erlich joined The Last Word to discuss Israel's declaration of a 'full siege' of Gaza.Listen to the full piece by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Oct 9, 2023 • 9min
The Best Value Christmas Markets
If you are planning to ahead abroad to the Christmas markets, now is the time to organize your trip. Sarah Slattery joined The Last Word to discuss the best value Christmas markets you can visit this year!Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Oct 6, 2023 • 14min
Government Told 77 People Will Die Unless Road Projects Are Completed
A briefing document given to Eamon Ryan by Transport Infrastructure Ireland has predicted that a failure to properly invest in road improvements over the next 5 years could result in 77 deaths. Conor Faughnan, Transport Commentator & Chief Executive of the RIAC, and Geraldine Herbert, Motoring Editor with The Sunday Independent joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Oct 6, 2023 • 22min
The Week Trending
Brianna Parkins, Irish Times Columnist, and Ian Power, CEO of Spunout.ie joined The Last Word to discuss the biggest trending stories of the week past, including the end of Aertel, aka teletext!Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Oct 5, 2023 • 11min
What Are Shower Pebbles?
What are shower pebbles and how can they help you save water?Andy O’Donoghue joined The Last Word to discuss the latest in sustainable tech for your home and pocket. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Oct 5, 2023 • 10min
Pope Blasts Climate Change Deniers
Pope Francis has said we are 'nearing breaking point' when it comes to global warming.John Gibbons joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
