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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Sep 20, 2022 • 6min
80% Of Teenage Girls Feel They Won't Have The Same Opportunities As Boys
'The Shona Project' is a non-profit organisation which works to help today's Irish women to be strong, confident and curious. A survey conducted by the group has found that 80% of teenage girls feel they won't receive the same opportunities in life as boys of the same age.
Tammy Darcy, chief executive of The Shona Project joined the Last Word to discuss.
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Sep 20, 2022 • 15min
Garda Car Rammed In Cherry Orchard
A shocking incident took place last night involving two reckless drivers ramming into a Garda car in Cherry Orchard, with footage ending up on social media.
Stephen Breen, Hazel De Nortuin and Trina O’Connor joined the Last Word to discuss.
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Sep 19, 2022 • 8min
Paschal Donohoe Criticises “Price Gouging By Hotels”
Paschal Donohoe has stated hotel's price gouging in recent months will be taken into account in the 2023 budget.
Paul Clancy, chief executive of the Vintners Federation of Ireland and Denyse Campbell, president of the Irish Hotels Federation joined the Last Word to discuss.
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Sep 19, 2022 • 19min
The Great Standing Charge Scam : How Energy Companies Have Been Increasing Your Bills Regardless Of How Much Electricity You Use
With energy costs increasing, how can companies justify increasing a basic standing charge?
Charlie Weston and Don Moore joined the Last Word to discuss.
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Sep 19, 2022 • 14min
TV And Streaming : TV Coverage Of The Funeral Of Queen Elizabeth
One of the biggest televised events of the decade took place today, the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.
Joe O’Shea and Elaine Burke joined the Last Word to discuss.
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Sep 19, 2022 • 9min
The Last Word On Travel : Winter Travel Breaks
Where can you get the best value for your money on a getaway this winter? Sarah Slattery joined the Last Word for her best picks for 2022 winter travel breaks!
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Sep 16, 2022 • 14min
Home Insurance Set To Rise By 20 Per Cent/ESB Makes Massive Profits
Charlie Weston, personal finance editor Irish Independent, joins Matt to discuss the rise in home insurance, ESBs massive profits and BOI to open on Saturdays in an attempt to gain Ulster Bank customers.
Sep 16, 2022 • 23min
The Week Trending - A Look At The Other Stories Making Headlines This Week
Did David Beckham que for 12 hours to greet the queens coffin?
Aoife Barry and Kieran Cunningham join Matt to go over this weeks trending stories.
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Sep 16, 2022 • 14min
Should The Legacy Of The British Empire Be Celebrated?
Should the legacy of the British Empire be celebrated?
Maya Jassanoff, Coolidge Professor of History, Harvard University joins Matt to discuss just that.
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Sep 15, 2022 • 15min
How To Reduce Your Household Energy Use By 10%
With the latest energy bill increases kicking in at the start of October, how can we reduce our consumption to soften the blow?
Andy O’Donoghue, Dr. Tara Shine and Tom Halpin joined the Last Word to discuss.
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