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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Aug 16, 2022 • 10min
Calls For Zero Tolerance Over Assaults On Healthcare Workers
More than 12 healthcare staff a day are subjected to physical, verbal or even sexual assaults, a new report has said.
Edward Matthews and John McCamley joined the Last Word to discuss.
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Aug 16, 2022 • 16min
US With Cal & Marion
Former US president Donald Trump has scrapped his plans to visit Doonbeg, Co. Clare!
Cal Thomas and Marion McKeone joined the Last Word to discuss.
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Aug 16, 2022 • 17min
Last Word On Music : Gorillaz To Play Dublin
The biggest selling animated band of all time, 'Gorillaz' are set to play Dublin Wednesday night!
John Caddell and Dee Reddy joined the Last Word to discuss.
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Aug 16, 2022 • 13min
Tech Tuesday : Back To School Tech
With schools returning in a couple of weeks time, Andy O'Donoghue joined the Last Word to discuss his picks for the best back to school tech available.
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Aug 15, 2022 • 11min
‘It's Not Often I Come Up Against Such Naked Aggression and I’m Not Going To Lie - I’m Scared’
Have you ever been a victim of or witness to anti-social behaviour on public transport in Ireland?
Charlie Taylor joined the Last Word to discuss his recent experience on Dublin's Luas.
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Aug 15, 2022 • 13min
TV & Streaming
'House Of The Dragon', HBO's Game Of Thrones spin off starts this weekend. Can it possibly live up to the massive hype of the original series?
Joe O’Shea and Grace McKeever joined the Last Word to discuss.
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Aug 15, 2022 • 11min
Are Local Authorities Taking Dog Fouling Seriously?
What is the point of having laws if they are never enforced? 11 out of 22 local authorities across Ireland have issued 0 fines for dog fouling this year.
June Tinsley and Hazel Chu joined the Last Word to discuss.
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Aug 15, 2022 • 10min
Last Word On Travel : Mid-Term Break Deals You Should Snap Up Now
Schools will be back soon, and for anyone who's already been on their Summer holidays, it's a great time now to start looking ahead to the mid term break. Sarah Slattery joined the Last Word with some fantastic mid-term holiday deals!
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Aug 13, 2022 • 9min
Tory Leadership Race Enters It's Final Weeks
The race to replace Boris Johnson as Prime Minister is in full pursuit. Meanwhile the British economy sits stagnant with bills rising to frightening new heights.
Nick Ferrari joined the Last Word to discuss.
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Aug 13, 2022 • 10min
Mortgage Lender Caps Loans At 2 ½ Times Salary
ICS Mortgages have announced they will now cap loans at 2 ½ times the borrower's salary, as apposed to the traditional 3½ times cap.
Charlie Weston joined the Last Word to discuss.
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