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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Jun 7, 2023 • 12min
How To Spot The Latest Highly Deceptive Financial Scams
It is important to be on high alert these days with a worrying rise in financial scams. So how can you avoid the latest wave of scammers?
Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor with the Irish Independent joined The Last Word to discuss.
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Jun 6, 2023 • 13min
Harry Styles Comes To Slane
Harry Styles will play one of the most anticipated gigs of the year at Slane Castle this Saturday.
John Caddell and Dee Reddy joined The Last Word to discuss.
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Jun 6, 2023 • 9min
Head For The Spare Room If Your Partner Snores To Save Your Relationship, Urges Expert
Snoring is extremely common, but can get irritating for people who are on the receiving end!
What can be done to help those with other halves who are snorers?
Dr. Neil Stanley, Independent Sleep Expert and Dr. Caroline West, Sex Educator and host of the Glow West podcast joined The Last Word to discuss.
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Jun 6, 2023 • 7min
Senior Kinahan Cartel Member Liam Byrne Arrested By Spanish Police
Footage has emerged of senior Kinahan Cartel member Liam Byrne being arrested by Spanish police while out to dinner with his family. He is now being detained at the request of Britain's NCA.
Conor Lally, Crime and Security Editor with the Irish Times joined The Last Word to discuss.
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Jun 6, 2023 • 7min
Around 85% Of Us Experience Acne At Some Point: How Do You Best Treat It?
Acne is a very common condition that affects around 85% of people. What causes it and how is it best treated?
Dr. Brian Higgins, GP from Galway Primary Care joined The Last Word to discuss.
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Jun 3, 2023 • 11min
Can Man United Stop City's Treble Bid In This Weekend's FA Cup Final?
As Manchester City press on in their mission to acquire 3 major trophies in 2023, will Manchester United be able to rock the boat in the FA Cup Final?
Mark Lawrenson and Tony Cascarino joined The Last Word to discuss.
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Jun 3, 2023 • 24min
Philip Schofield Says He‘s Lost Everything
In a BBC interview, Philip Schofield has said 'he's lost everything' following affair allegations.
Dave Hanratty from the No Encore Podcast, and Roe McDermott, Irish Times Columnist joined The Last Word to discuss.
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Jun 3, 2023 • 15min
Ireland Will Miss Emissions Target By A Large Margin, EPA Says
According to a report released by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Irish Government will not reach it's projected climate targets for 2030.
Stephen Treacy, Senior Scientist in the Emissions Statistics section of the EPA’s Office of Evidence and Assessment, and Brian Leddin, Climate Spokesperson for the Green Party joined The Last Word to discuss.
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Jun 1, 2023 • 15min
Is It Time To Ban Hare Coursing?
The only instance in which it is legal to harm a hare in Ireland is when coursing. Is it time to put a stop to it?
John Gibbons joined The Last Word to discuss.
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Jun 1, 2023 • 4min
Almost 300 Complaints In 7 Months About Taxi Drivers Not Accepting Card
The transport watchdog has received almost 300 complaints about taxi drivers not accepting card payments or not even having a card machine.
Jim Waldron, Spokesperson for the National Private Hire and Taxi Association joined The Last Word to discuss.
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