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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Apr 4, 2023 • 5min
Irish Households Losing Out By Not Switching Banks
A survey carried out by the Economic and Social Research Institute has found that the majority of Irish people do not compare their options for bank accounts or financial products such as loans. Why is this?
Professor Pete Lunn, head of the ESRI’s Behavioural Research Unit joined The Last Word to discuss.
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Apr 4, 2023 • 10min
Why Are Landlords Leaving The Market?
Many landlords are choosing to leave the rental market in 2023. What is the reason for this?
Marian Finnegan, Managing Director of Residential and Advisory at Sherry Fitzgerald joined The Last Word to discuss.
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Apr 4, 2023 • 7min
40% Of Women Get UTIs In Their Life: What Is The Best Way To Treat It?
A urinary tract infection relates to an infection in any part of the urinary system. UTIs are extremely common and account for about 1 in 4 of all infections.
Dr. Brian Higgins, GP from Galway Primary Care joined The Last Word to discuss.
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Apr 3, 2023 • 13min
Two More Managerial Casualties After Weekend Results
Following a huge weekend of Premier League action, managers Graham Potter and Brendan Rogers have been sacked from Chelsea and Leicester respectively.
Miguel Deleney, Chief Football Writer with The Independent joined The Last Word to discuss.
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Apr 3, 2023 • 9min
Libraries Targeted By Protestors Calling For LGBTQ+ Related Books To Be Removed
Efforts are being made by small groups to remove so called 'offensive' LGBTQ+ books aimed at young people from libraries.
Carl O’Brien, Education Editor for the Irish Times and Elaina Ryan, CEO of Children’s Books Ireland joined The Last Word to discuss.
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Apr 3, 2023 • 11min
What To Do If You’re Given An Eviction Notice
With landlords continuing to exit the rental market, what should you do if given a notice of termination or eviction notice?
John Mark McCafferty, Chief Executive at Threshold and Aoife Kelly-Desmond, Managing Solicitor at Mercy Law Resource Centre joined The Last Word to discuss.
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Apr 3, 2023 • 12min
The Best Glamping Spots Ireland Has To Offer This Summer
If you're looking to try out some 'glamorous camping' this summer, Sarah Slattery from thetravelexpert.ie joined us to give her best picks for Irish glamping locations!
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Mar 31, 2023 • 17min
The Premier League Run-In Begins As Man City Host Liverpool
Manchester City will host Liverpool tomorrow in one of the weekend's most exciting Premier League fixtures.
Mark Lawrenson and Tony Cascarino joined The Last Word to discuss.
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Mar 31, 2023 • 10min
Will There Be Delays In Dublin Airport Again This Summer?
After a summer full of delays for flights from Dublin Airport in 2022, will summer 2023 be a better experience for those travelling abroad?
Kenny Jacobs, Chief Executive of the DAA joined The Last Word to discuss.
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Mar 31, 2023 • 15min
Trump Indicted To Appear Next Tuesday
Donald Trump has been indicted by a Manhattan grand jury after years of investigation into his personal, political, and business affairs. This is a first for US politics.
Cal Thomas, Nationally Syndicated Columnist and Marion McKeone, US Correspondent with The Business Post joined The Last Word to discuss.
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