The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Assistant Commissioner Justin Kelly has said open drug use will surge if laws are liberalised in relation to the availability, consumption and possession of drugs. Dr Garett McGovern, GP specialising in addiction treatment and Medical Director of Priority Medical Clinic in Dundrum joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Wholesale energy prices are falling, but why isn't the consumer seeing a reduction in bills?Ian Guider from The Business Post dropped by for the weekly business slot.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

A shocking statistic has revealed that almost a quarter of Ireland's pubs have closed since 2005.108 pubs closed last year according to an annual survey.John Clendennen, President of the Vintners Federation of Ireland and Independent TD Michael Healy Rae joined The Last Word.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Our weekly money slot with Charlie Weston continues with a twist! This special includes Daragh Cassidy – Head of Communications with Bonkers.ie and Neasa Hourigan – Green Party TD for Dublin Central.Are Irish people getting enough from their banks? The Last Word discusses.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

There has been backlash to the NCT's decision to make their mandatory services cashless. Peadar Toibin, Aontu leader and TD for Meath West, and John Lowe, Financial Advisor, and Author of The Money Doctor joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Will Ireland have to face enormous fines from the EU in 2030 as a result of not meeting climate targets? Noel Cunniffe, Chief Executive at Wind Energy Ireland, and Dr. Muireann Lynch, Senior Research Officer on Energy Economics at ESRI joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Donald Trump has reportedly decided to ditch tomorrow's Republican debate to record an interview with Tucker Carlson. 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.

What should you be looking out for to avoid sending a sick child to school this September? Dr. Brian Higgins, GP from Galway Primary Care joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Statements have been released today by both Manchester United FC and Mason Greenwood confirming the player will not return to the club. Mark Lawrenson and Tony Cascarino joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Lucy Letby has received the rare sentence of full life in prison, meaning she will never be released. Tristan Kirk, Courts Correspondent for The Evening Standard in London joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.