The Last Word with Matt Cooper

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. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

The founder of clothing company Patagonia has decided to put future company profits towards fighting climate change saying 'Earth is now our only shareholder'. John Gibbons joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

'Moonage Daydream' is a new music documentary following the life of David Bowie, directed by Brett Morgan who is also credited to 'Montage Of Heck', a fantastic Kurt Cobain documentary released in 2015. Brian Lloyd joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

Headaches are extremely common and often are not cause for serious concern. However, not all headaches are the same and some can call for further investigation. Dr. Brian Higgins joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

With many in the UK still mourning the death of Queen Elizabeth in the build up to her funeral, many businesses are deciding on what should be done on the day to show respect for the late queen. Nick Ferrari joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

The Commission on Taxation and Welfare report has made a number of tax proposals to government, which includes the removal of tax relief on health insurance premiums. Charlie Weston joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

In one of the more distressing stories of the year, Dublin man Tony Dempsey's body was left in a room in a flat for over a week before it was brought to the attention of authorities. Conor Lally, security & crime editor of the Irish Times joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

Joe Biden has pledged to half cancer deaths over the next 25 years. Does this promise mimic that of of a fictional character from a much loved American political drama? Cal Thomas and Marion McKeone joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

It is one of the biggest disappointments for music fans when an artist has to cancel concert dates, but is often necessary. Why has popular English singer and songwriter Sam Fender decided to cancel his remaining tour dates? John Caddell and Dee Reddy joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

Photo sharing social media app 'Be Real' is shooting up the charts. But what exactly is it and how does it differ to other social media apps? Andy O’Donoghue joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.