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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Jul 10, 2023 • 6min
Complaints About Taxi Drivers Increase To Record Levels Following Introduction Of Cashless Fare
According to the NTA's annual review, there has been a dramatic increase in the number of complaints about taxi drivers with relation to providing cashless payments.
Vinny Kearns, Chief Executive of NXT Taxis joined The Last Word to discuss.
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Jul 10, 2023 • 10min
City Breaks For Families
What are the best options this year for a family city break?
Sarah Slattery from thetravelexpert.ie joined The Last Word to discuss.
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Jul 7, 2023 • 18min
All Ireland Semi-Final Preview
Seamus Hickey, Jamesie O’Connor, and John McIntyre joined The Last Word to give their predictions for this weekend's hurling All-Ireland semi-final action.
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Jul 7, 2023 • 7min
Dublin Hotel Room Rates Hit Record High In May
It has been calculated that in May this year, Dublin hotel room rates hit their highest prices ever.
Lorcan Allen, Business Editor with The Business Post joined The Last Word to discuss.
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Jul 7, 2023 • 24min
Fall Out From A Week Of Revelations At RTÉ
Taylor Swift madness, farewell to the Fiesta, and a round up of this week's RTÉ scandal.
Ben Finnegan, News Anchor with Today FM and Sarah McGuinness, Assistant News Editor with The Business Post joined The Last Word to discuss.
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Jul 6, 2023 • 5min
Some Learner-Drivers Using L-Plates For 30 Years
Due to a loophole in the NDLS system, some drivers have been using a learner permit for the last 30 years.
Shane O’ Donoghue, Road Test editor with Completecar.ie joined The Last Word to discuss.
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Jul 6, 2023 • 14min
Keir Starmer Tells Just Stop Oil To "Just Stop"
Leader of the Labour Party, Keir Starmer has accused the Just Stop Oil campaign of causing "massive disruption" and displaying "huge arrogance".
John Gibbons joined The Last Word to discuss.
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Jul 6, 2023 • 9min
The Best Phones On Offer For Every Budget
Looking for a new phone? Andy O’Donoghue joined The Last Word with a guide to the best phones available for every budget!
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Jul 6, 2023 • 12min
New RTÉ DG Vows To Restore Trust
RTÉ's incoming Director General Kevin Bakhurst has said he plans to restore public trust in the national broadcaster following its controversy which has been "painful to watch".
Jack Horgan Jones, Political Reporter with the Irish Times joined The Last Word to discuss.
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Jul 5, 2023 • 20min
Ryan Tubridy and Noel Kelly to Appear Before Oireachtas Committee
In a statement issued on behalf of Ryan Tubridy and his agent Noel Kelly, the pair wish to voluntarily appear before the Oireachtas next week.
Lorcan Nyhan, Head of Training with the Communications Clinic, Seamus Dooley, the NUJ's Irish Secretary and Senator Marie Sherlock, Labour Spokesperson on Employment Affairs, Arts, Culture and Media joined The Last Word.
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