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 1, 2023 • 13min
Ireland Amongst EU Countries With The Most Grown-Ups Living At Home
Given the cost of housing and rent in Ireland, it's no surprise that Ireland is amongst the EU countries with the most adults living at home.
Sarah McGuiness, Assistant News Editor with the Business Post and Dr. Joanna Fortune, Psychotherapist & Author joined The Last Word to discuss.
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Jun 1, 2023 • 8min
Everything You Need To Get On Your Bike This Summer
From locks to lights to the latest in training tech, Andy O'Donoghue joined us on The Last Word with the best gadgets to make the most of the summer weather, on your bike!
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May 31, 2023 • 31min
Culture Club: Avril Stanley
On this week's Culture Club, it's the founder of Body & Soul Festival, Avril Stanley!
She joined The Last Word.
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May 31, 2023 • 6min
Unemployment Is At An All Time Low
Ian Guider from The Business Post joined The Last Word with some good news regarding inflation and employment.
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May 31, 2023 • 5min
Drink Spiking Legislation Could Result In Up To 10 Years In Prison
Outgoing Minister for Justice Simon Harris is to ask government colleagues not to oppose an amendment that would make drink-spiking a criminal offence.
Senator Mary Seery Kearney joined The Last Word.
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May 31, 2023 • 11min
Primary School Children To Have Counselling Services For The First Time
Norma Foley joined The Last Word to discuss a new scheme giving counselling to primary school children.
The pilot will be available in 7 counties initially.
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May 30, 2023 • 7min
How To Treat A Burst Ear Drum
How can you spot a burst ear drum? And if you have one, how would you treat it?
On this week's health slot, Dr Brian Higgins, from Galway Primary Care joined The Last Word.
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May 30, 2023 • 16min
Why Target And Budweiser Have Been Attacked By Conservatives
Is the sky the limit on spending by the US government? Why are conservatives attacking Budweiser and target?
US Correspondent with The Business Post, Marion McKeone and nationally syndicated columnist, Cal Thomas joined The Last Word with the answers.
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May 30, 2023 • 20min
Abused, Pregnant At 15 And Homeless: How Katrina O’Sullivan Survived Her Childhood
Katrina O'Sullivan is the author of Poor: Grit, Courage and the Life-Changing Value of Self Belief. She's a lecturer at Maynooth University and she joined The Last Word to tell her story.
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May 30, 2023 • 10min
Sale of Vapes to Under 18s To Be Banned This Summer
The sale of vaping products to minors is to be banned this summer following cabinet approval, but what does this mean?
Dr Garrett McGovern, GP Specialising in Addiction Medicine and Professor Donal O’Shea, from the RCSI joined The Last Word.
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