The Last Word with Matt Cooper

A new U2 album entitled 'Songs of Surrender' is set to be released on St. Patrick's Day, featuring 40 reimagined and rerecorded songs from their famous back catalogue. John Caddell and Dee Reddy joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Joe Biden will be making a potentially lengthy visit to Ireland next month to mark the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement. Cal Thomas, Nationally Syndicated Columnist and Marion McKeone, US Correspondant with The Business Post joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

The DSPCA's waiting list for owner surrenders has reached concerning heights, with 848 applications currently in waiting. Gillian Bird, DSPCA spokesperson joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

At least 90% of people will have had chickenpox by the time they are a teenager. So what are the signs to look out for, and what should adults who haven't yet had it do to avoid it? Dr. Brian Higgins, GP from Galway Primary Care joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Ireland's Grand Slam decider takes place this Saturday, with Ireland on course to make history at home. Alan Quinlan and Paul Wallace joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Saturday Night Live have been criticized for a sketch that involved two cast members dressed up as Brendan Gleeson and Colin Farrell, relying on the usual worn out Irish stereotypes for laughs. Joe O’Shea and Elaine Burke joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

According to a new survey by Hays Ireland, 95% of Irish professionals say they think a four day working week is a good idea. But will it ever happen? Peter Cosgrove, Managing Director at Futurewise and Kevin Donoghue, Chairperson of Four Day Week Ireland joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

It has been announced that Gary Lineker will be returning to his post as presenter of Match Of The Day, with a full review being launched into how presenters at the BBC handle their social media accounts. This follows controversial comments made by Lineker about the British government's new asylum policy. Nick Ferrari, Presenter of Nick Ferrari at Breakfast on LBC Radio joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

It has been announced that Gary Lineker will be stepping away from his role as presenter of Match of the Day, following his controversial tweet criticizing the British government's new asylum policy. Lise Hand and Eoghan Tomas McDermott joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

After a shocking loss to Liverpool at Anfield last weekend, Manchester United are hoping to redeem themselves when they host Southampton this Sunday. Mark Lawrenson and Tony Cascarino joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.