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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Aug 31, 2023 • 6min
Crackdown On Dodgy Boxes Continues With Focus Now On Seven Counties
Is it the end of the road for 'dodgey box' users? Elaine Burke, Journalist and Host of the For Tech Sake Podcast joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Aug 31, 2023 • 35sec
Banks Asked To Outline Supports For Mortgage Holders On High Interest Rates
Finance Minister Michael McGrath has asked banks to outline possible support networks for mortgage holders facing high interest rates. 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.
Aug 31, 2023 • 11min
The True Story Of The Irish Priest Who Funded The IRA With Money From Colonel Gaddafi
Journalist and author Jennifer O'Leary joined The Last Word to discuss her new book, The Padre: The True Story of the Irish Priest who armed the IRA with Gaddafi’s Money.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Aug 30, 2023 • 7min
What's Next for the Irish Women's Football Team?
Vera Pauw is no longer in charge of the Women's International Team, but has the FAI explained their reasons for sacking the manager?Gavin Cooney from The42.ie joined The Last Word to discuss.
Aug 30, 2023 • 7min
VHI Announce Price Hikes
Health insurance in Ireland is about to get more expensive as one provider announced price hikes starting in October.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.
Aug 30, 2023 • 14min
Is Airbnb A Faulty System?
Airbnb has published its 2022 Irish economic impact report. The report says Airbnb boosted the Irish economy by €500 million last year.But, it has been met with criticism, some saying it has a negative impact on Ireland.Joining The Last Word was Máire Ní Mhurchú, chairperson, the Irish Self-Catering Federation and Cian O’Callaghan TD, Social Democrats housing spokesperson.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Aug 29, 2023 • 14min
Electric Picnic 2023 Preview
John Caddell and Dee Reddy joined The Last Word to take a look at the weekend that lies ahead for Ireland's biggest music festival, Electric Picnic.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Aug 29, 2023 • 9min
RTÉ's Plan In Register Of Interests Could Apply To Staff And Contractors
How would RTÉ's register of interests work for staff and contractors in the future?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.
Aug 29, 2023 • 15min
Trump To Appear In Court Next March On The Day Before Super Tuesday
Will Trump's latest assigned court date help him with the upcoming election?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.
Aug 29, 2023 • 7min
Psychosomatic Illnesses & Anxiety
How can we spot and deal with psychosomatic illness and anxiety in our day to day lives?Dr. Brian Higgins joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
