The Last Word with Matt Cooper
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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 5, 2023 • 15min
Big Sam's Big Game Against Man City
How will Leeds United fare against Arsenal this Saturday in the Premier League?
Mark Lawrenson and Tony Cascarino joined The Last Word to discuss.
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May 5, 2023 • 7min
Calls For Return Of Mortgage Interest Relief
What is mortgage interest relief, and will it return later this year?
Dr. Ciaran Casey, Economics Lecturer at the University of Limerick joined The Last Word to discuss.
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May 5, 2023 • 22min
Late Late Presenter Gig Deemed ‘Toxic’
A number of popular female figures have pulled out of the race for The Late Late Show's high profile presenter gig. Why does the position's popularity seem to be dwindling?
Dave Hanratty, Host of the No Encore Podcast and Mairead Cleary, News Reporter with Bauer Media joined The Last Word to discuss.
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May 4, 2023 • 6min
Ammi Burke's Unfair Dismissal Case Thrown Out of Court
"The court is horrified that a qualified solicitor would conduct herself in such a manner in this court" judge tells Ammi Burke on the final day of a legal challenge to a decision of the Workplace Relations Commission to reject her unfair dismissal claim against Arthur Cox.
Today FM's Court Correspondent, Frank Greaney, has been in court this week and joined Matt to give an update.
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May 4, 2023 • 10min
"I Just Thought 'I'm About to Die'" Professional Cyclist Seriously Injured in Collision
The RSA has launched a campaign urging drivers to slow down and look out for cyclists on the road. Imogen Cotter, a professional cyclist, was seriously injured last year when she was hit on her bike. She joined Matt to tell her story.
May 4, 2023 • 12min
The Last Word on the Environment: Why Michael D. Higgins Was Right to Criticise Economists
John Gibbons joined Matt Cooper for The Last Word on the Environment today to say why he thinks President Higgins was right to criticise the world of economics last week.
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May 4, 2023 • 10min
Tech Thursday: Everything You Need for Your Summer Holidays
Heading away on holiday soon? From the best pair of headphones to get to a bracelet that deters sharks, Andy O'Donoghue joined Matt to give his recommendations.
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May 3, 2023 • 11min
The Hidden Costs Of Living With Asthma
45% of asthma patients have had to forgo their medications due to cost of living pressures.
Sarah Darcy who has suffered from asthma since she was in her teens and Eilis Ni Chaithnia, CEO of the Asthma Society of Ireland joined The Last Word to discuss.
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May 3, 2023 • 12min
Should Teenagers As Young As 16 Automatically Pay Their Pension?
A proposal from the Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection could see workers as young as 16 automatically paying into a pension.
Denis Naughten, Chair of the Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection and Sarah McGuinness, Assistant News Editor with the Business Post joined The Last Word to discuss.
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May 3, 2023 • 9min
Four Supermarkets Cut The Price Of Milk In An Attempt To Help Customers
With the cost of food on the rise worldwide, some supermarkets are lowering the prices of dairy products like butter and milk. Why is this?
Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor with the Irish Independent joined The Last Word to discuss.
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