The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Many of us are looking forward to seeing Garth Brooks in Croke Park at some point over the next week and a half, but have we taken into consideration the carbon footprint that will be left behind by this massive run, not to mention Garth Brooks private jet travel? John Gibbons joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

It can be difficult to determine if a child has asthma at a young age. So what are the signs to look out for? Dr. Brian Higgins joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

Electric cars are becoming more and more popular, but is there value in selling or purchasing a second hand electric vehicle? Geraldine Herbert and Derek Reilly joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

Today the Government announced a new 'reduce your use' energy campaign, which goes as far as to suggest local authorities should reconsider putting up Christmas lights this December. Dee Ryan, Professor Brian O’Gallachoir and Daragh Cassidy joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

Interest rates on mortgages are set to rise by as high 0.75%, following on from the first increase in July of 0.5%. Charlie Weston joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

Garth Brooks' huge 5 night run at Croke Park is nearly upon us! What do John Caddell and Dee Reddy have to say about the madness? Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

Donald Trump has called Joe Biden's most recent speech 'the most vicious, hateful and divisive speech ever delivered by an American president'. Is the pot calling the kettle black? Cal Thomas and Marion McKeone joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

A memo is due to go to cabinet which will suggest new energy saving measures for the public sector, one of which will suggest turning down the temperature in public buildings. Dr. Muireann Lynch and Daniel Murray joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

Instagram's parent company, 'Meta', are no strangers to controversy over breaches of privacy. What is the latest issue to surface? Andy O’Donoghue joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

A number of controversial decisions in recent games have put the reliability of referees and VAR into question in the Premier League. Miguel Delaney and Mark Lawrenson joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.