The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Netflix's The Crown has had it's share of controversy, and it's latest season which will recreate elements of the night of Princess Diana's death has sparked anger amongst the British press. Joe O’Shea and Elaine Burke joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Are Irish banks at risk of getting caught up in this latest global banking crisis? Michael Somers, former Chief Executive of the National Treasury Management Agency joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

The popularity of the Algarve as a holiday destination may seem unappealing to some, but Sarah Slattery from TheTravelExpert.ie has found a list of hidden gems in the region for your perfect sun holiday this year. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

The Irish rugby team has only won three Grand Slams in it's history, the last in 2018. It has never been won in Dublin. Will history be made this Saturday? Liam Toland, Matt Williams and Fergus McFadden joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Neil Gaiman is an English writer who has recently had one of his most successful and famous books turned into a stage show. He joined us on The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Sustainable aviation fuel seems to be a promising solution to the environmental issues associated with air travel. But are we anywhere near the age of sustainable flight? John Gibbons joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

How much is too much for a vacuum cleaner? Andy O’Donoghue joined us for Tech Thursday to discuss! Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Stephen Silver has been found guilty of capital murder after shooting detective Garda Colm Horkan back in 2020. This verdict follows two trials at the Central Criminal Court. Today FM Courts Correspondent Frank Greaney joined The Last Word to discuss. Listen to the entire piece by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Tánaiste Micheál Martin has suggested we have turned a corner when it comes to building the houses we need in this country. But is enough being done to fix Ireland's housing issues? Kate English, Director and Head of Real Estate Research with Deloitte, Conor O’Connell, Director of Housing and Planning with the Irish Home Builders’ Association and Frank McDonald, Former Environmental Editor at the Irish Times joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

With full excise duty on petrol and diesel to be gradually reintroduced from June 1st, it has been reported that rising prices will bring in as much as €700 million for the government over the course of a year. Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor with the Irish Independent joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.