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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Oct 8, 2022 • 9min
Government Considering Eviction Ban Until The End Of March
Many people are facing potential eviction this year due to the rise in bills, rent and other costs. Will the Government introduce an eviction ban?
Pat Davitt and Wayne Stanley joined the Last Word to discuss.
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Oct 8, 2022 • 20min
The Week Trending
Royal visits to Northern Ireland, and odd toilet behaviour off the coast of the republic.
Edel Coffey and Damien McLoughlin joined the Last Word to discuss The Week Trending.
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Oct 8, 2022 • 16min
Arsenal Host Liverpool On Sunday And Southampton Are Next To Take On Haaland
It's a big weekend of Premiere League fixtures with Arsenal hosting Liverpool, and Southampton taking on Manchester City.
Mark Lawrenson and Tony Cascarino joined the Last Word to discuss.
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Oct 6, 2022 • 16min
Interview : Shane Ross
What is the background story behind the polarizing figure of Mary Lou McDonald?
Shane Ross joined the Last Word to discuss his new book 'Mary Lou McDonald, Republican Riddle'.
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Oct 6, 2022 • 15min
Movies : 'Nothing Compares' - Sinead O'Connor's Rise To Fame
A documentary about Sinead O'Connor's life and views has been released entitled 'Nothing Compares'.
Brian Lloyd and Roe McDermott joined the Last Word to discuss.
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Oct 6, 2022 • 11min
The Last Word On The Environment : Why Taxis Should Be Banned From Bus Lanes
Should taxis be completely banned from bus lanes?
John Gibbon joined the Last Word to discuss.
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Oct 6, 2022 • 10min
The Last Word On Health : Children And Constipation
When it comes to constipation in children, what is normal and what should you keep an eye out for?
Dr. Brian Higgins joined the Last Word to discuss.
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Oct 6, 2022 • 13min
Should We Alter How Rugby Is Played In Order To Improve Player Safety?
With increasing evidence to show the risks of serious injury and neurodegenerative brain disease for rugby players, is it time we changed the game in the interest of player safety?
Prof Matthew Campbell and Dr. Barry O’Driscoll joined the Last Word to discuss.
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Oct 5, 2022 • 12min
Interview : Marina Hyde
Renowned journalist Marina Hyde joined us on the Last Word to discuss the crazy times we are living through, as well as her new book 'What Just Happened'.
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Oct 5, 2022 • 11min
Personal Finance : People With Company Car Have Been Hit With 'Benefit-In-Kind' Tax Increase
For potentially 150,000 people driving a company car, a new 'benefit-in-kind' tax has been introduced based on the amount of miles driven a year.
Charlie Weston joined the Last Word to discuss.
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