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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Sep 15, 2023 • 23min
Patrick Kielty to Take Helm of Late Late
The Week Trending continues this week with a look ahead to Patrick Kielty's first Late Late Show, the hole at Portmarnock Beach causing a stir and trouble in Trinity, along with much more.Roe McDermott, Irish Times advice columnist and Kieran Cunningham, Chief Sports Writer, Irish Daily Star joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Sep 15, 2023 • 18min
Andy Farrell Names Strong Team for Tonga
In our continuing slot on the Rugby World Cup, we're joined by former Ireland internationals Billy Holland and Paul Wallace to discuss Ireland's upcoming clash with Tonga.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Sep 15, 2023 • 12min
Oireachtas Committee Hears EU Won't Budge on Nitrate Limit
The Minister for Agriculture has appeared before the Oireachtas Agriculture Committee today to discuss the new nitrate directive incoming from the European Union.He joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Sep 15, 2023 • 13min
A Portrait as A Piss Artist of a Young Man
Tadhg Hickey has released a new book "A Portrait as A Piss Artist of a Young Man".The fellow Cork man joined The Last Word to talk about it.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Sep 14, 2023 • 12min
Draft Plan On Banning Cars From Inner City Dublin Published
Could we soon see a car-free Dublin City Centre?Brian Caulfield, Professor of Transport at the School of Engineering in Trinity College Dublin, and Colm Ryder, Infrastructure Coordinator for Dublin Cycling Campaign joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Sep 14, 2023 • 13min
Mitigation Vs. Adaptation
Alan O’Reilly from Carlow Weather and Environmental Commentator John Gibbons joined The Last Word to discuss the responsibility we have as a nation to both mitigate and adapt when it comes to the issue of global warming.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Sep 14, 2023 • 9min
Cutting-Edge Medical Tech From Robot Surgeries To Smart Bandages
Andy O’Donoghue joined The Last Word to discuss the incredible developments in medical tech in recent years.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Sep 14, 2023 • 11min
Rise In Rural Road Deaths Deciding Factor For Speed Limit Reduction
The Government has published its speed limit review. What will the implications of this review be, and how drastic a change can we expect?Jack Chambers, Minister for State at the Department of Transport joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Sep 13, 2023 • 6min
BP Chief Executive Bernard Looney Resigns
Irish businessman Bernard Looney has resigned from his role as Chief Executive of BP following allegations relating to past relationships with colleagues.Ian Guider joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Sep 13, 2023 • 11min
Is Ireland Adequately Prepared For Flooding?
Do people in Ireland know how to react in the event of a flood, and are we prepared for flooding to become a more common issue?Alan O’Reilly from Carlow Weather, Councillor Deirdre Forde of Fine Gael, and Liz Dunphy, Reporter with The Irish Examiner joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
