The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Should motorists be automatically liable for collisions with cyclists? John Gibbons joined Matt to discuss this and more. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Former Fine Gael leader Alan Dukes has come under scrutiny after saying border residents are more prone to violence in an RTÉ documentary about controversial businessman Sean Quinn. He joined The Last Word to address those comments. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

In the midst of flu season, deciphering when a cold is more than just a cold is becoming trickier. Monaghan-based GP Illona Duffy filled us in on how to spot the signs... Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

A four-day working week trial in Ireland has been deemed a success by both the employers and employees taking part. 12 Irish firms tested out the shorter work week over a 6-month period and nine of them have decided to keep it in place. Assistant Professor of Social Policy at UCD Dr Orla Kelly and Peter Cosgrove of Futurewise joined Matt on to discuss the benefits and challenges of introducing a four-day week. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

A massive shortage of taxi drivers is expected in Irish cities and towns this Christmas season. The number of taxi drivers plummeted during the pandemic with many quitting the industry altogether. Vincent Kearns, chief executive of NXT Taxis and Noeline Blackwell from the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre joined Matt on The Last Word to discuss what can be done to get people home safely. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

A review of Irish banking, commissioned by the Department of Finance has said draft heads of a bill should be drawn up next year to protect consumers' and businesses' access to cash. Charlie Weston, personal finance editor with the Irish Independent, joined Matt on The Last Word to discuss this recommendation. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

John Caddell and Dave Hanratty joined Matt on The Last Word to discuss the latest music news including U2 drummer Larry Mullen needing surgery to continue performing and Rolling Stone's list of the 50 worst decisions in music history. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Fertility is a very important issue for many couples. Speaking to Matt on The Last Word, Rosanna Davison shared her own challenges in her fertility journey. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Large protests have erupted across China in recent days triggered by public anger over strict Covid-19 lockdown measures. How has the United States responded to these protests? Cal Thomas and Marion McKeone joined Matt on The Last Word to discuss this as well as the other stories making headlines in the US. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

When buying technology online it is important to make sure what you buy will work in Ireland and with the devices you already have. Andy O'Donoghue joined Matt on The Last Word to talk about the importance of buying compatible tech. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.