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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May 29, 2023 • 11min
The Best Summer Travel Deals Around
Our weekly travel spot continues. There are plenty of last-minute travel deals to be had!
Sarah Slattery joined The Last Word to discuss.
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May 29, 2023 • 4min
Are Insurance Companies Preventing Access To Vital Cancer Drugs?
Patients could be missing out on cancer drugs due to some companies not paying out for them.
Professor John Crown joined The Last Word to discuss.
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May 29, 2023 • 11min
Is Philip Schofield's TV Career Over?
Revelations that Philip Schofield Lied About an Affair With a Much Younger Colleague have emerged in recent days. Does this signify the end of his career?
Joe O'Shea and Elaine Burke joined The Last Word to discuss.
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May 29, 2023 • 12min
Munster Beat The Stormers In The URC Final
Munster made history by winning the URC in Cape Town against The Stormers at the weekend.
Liam Toland and Paul Wallace joined The Last Word to discuss.
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May 26, 2023 • 11min
Greystones Parents Ban Smartphones For Primary Kids
Eight primary schools in Greystones have come together to tackle the mental health issues caused by young children using smartphones.
Dr. Colman Noctor, Child Psychotherapist & Author of The 4 to 7 Zone, and Rachel Harper, Principal of St Patrick’s National School, Greystones joined The Last Word to discuss.
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May 26, 2023 • 10min
Who Will Be Relegated On The Final Weekend Of The Premier League?
Mark Lawrenson and Tony Cascarino joined The Last Word to give their relegation predictions for the final weekend of Premier League action.
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May 26, 2023 • 21min
The Week Trending: Ryan Bids Farewell To Late Late
Ryan Tubridy will host The Late Late Show for the final time after 14 years on air, and Irish Gardaí are heading to Disneyland!
Ben Finnegan, News Anchor for Today FM, and Brianna Parkins, Irish Times Columnist joined The Last Word to discuss.
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May 25, 2023 • 13min
RTÉ Cracks Down On Staff Flights While Flying Patrick Kielty Back And Forth From The UK For Late Late Show
RTÉ have issued a request to staff to avoid air travel, despite plans to fly new Late Late host Patrick Kielty back and forth from the UK for hosting duties.
John Gibbons joined The Last Word to discuss.
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May 25, 2023 • 8min
Tina Turner Dies, Age 83
Music icon Tina Turner has sadly passed away at the age of 83. Dave Hanratty, Host of the No Encore Podcast joined The Last Word to look back on her life and work.
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May 25, 2023 • 6min
5 Years Since Repeal, Where Is Ireland With Abortion Services?
It's 5 years today since Ireland voted to repeal the 8th amendment to the constitution. So what options are available to women around the country today?
Priscilla Lynch, Clinical Editor for the Medical Independent joined The Last Word to discuss.
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