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 15, 2023 • 4min
Are You Finding It Hard To Source Your Hay Fever Medicine?
Why is it difficult at present to get basic hay fever drugs from pharmacies in Ireland?
Irish Pharmacy Union President Dermot Twomey joined The Last Word to discuss.
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May 15, 2023 • 11min
Thugs Attack Tented Immigrant Camps As Govt Promise 500 New Places For Asylum Seekers
Footage has been shared online of a group of young men attacking and dismantling a makeshift asylum seeker camp, with more videos later showing the camp in flames.
Lucky Khambule from the Movement of Asylum Seekers in Ireland, and Jack Power, News Reporter with The Irish Times joined The Last Word to discuss.
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May 12, 2023 • 25min
Week Trending: The Irish Obsession With Fake Tan
UK police slammed over their treatment of protestors, Ireland's obsession with fake tan, and Trump's disastrous CNN Townhall were just some of the topics covered in 'The Week Trending'.
Sarah McGuinness, Assistant News Editor with the Business Post and Mick Clifford, Special Correspondent with the Irish Examiner joined Matt to discuss the top trending stories this week.
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May 12, 2023 • 11min
Is It Too Expensive To Return To Work After Having Kids?
According to 2019 data from the CSO, 94% of women in Ireland do not return to work after having kids. But is it feasible to do so in 2023?
Brianna Parkins from The Irish Times joins Matt to discuss her findings.
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May 12, 2023 • 14min
Premier League Top Four Race Continues
After Everton's win against Briton, Manchester City are in for a much more challenging game against Everton.
Mark Lawrenson and Tony Cascarino join Matt to discuss this in full.
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May 11, 2023 • 8min
Where Is It All Going Wrong For Ireland At The Eurovision?
Following Eurovision disappointment for Ireland in the first of two semi-finals, the question is being asked, where is it all going wrong for us?
Broadcaster and Journalist Elaine Burke joined The Last Word to discuss.
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May 11, 2023 • 13min
A Quarter Of Older Tenants Expect To Be Paying Rent For Life
A report released by two Irish charities today has shown that up to 1 in 4 older tenants expect to be paying rent for the rest of their lives.
Eoin O’Broin, Sinn Fein spokesperson on housing and Anne Marie O’Reilly, National Advocacy Spokesperson for Threshold joined The Last Word to discuss.
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May 11, 2023 • 11min
Auction Held For Irish Offshore Wind Farms
Eirgrid has held an auction for contracts to build offshore Irish wind farms. The Government's current climate aims require 70% of energy to come from renewable sources by 2030.
John Gibbons joined The Last Word to discuss.
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May 11, 2023 • 9min
The Latest In Kitchen Tech
From sous vide cookers to hydroponic gardens, Andy O’Donoghue joined us to discuss the latest in tech for your kitchen!
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May 10, 2023 • 3min
Supermarkets Given Six Weeks To Reduce Prices
Will today's meeting of the Retail Forum lead to lower prices in our supermarkets?
Duncan Graham, Managing Director of Retail Excellence Ireland joined The Last Word to discuss.
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