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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Jul 7, 2022 • 17min
First Home Scheme Launched
A €400 million scheme has been launched today in an attempt to bridge the financial gap for renters trying to secure a mortgage to buy a home. Is this enough to make a difference?
Minister for Housing, Daragh O’Brien joined the Last Word to discuss.
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Jul 7, 2022 • 12min
The Last Word On The Environment : Can Animal Free Meat Help Cut Methane Emissions?
Is animal free meat the next big step for sustainably produced food products?
John Gibbons joined the Last Word to discuss.
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Jul 7, 2022 • 10min
Can Government Funding Of Greyhound Industry Be Justified If Audience Attendance Remains Low?
It's been suggested that more than half of the people attending greyhound racing are either involved in the sport as owners, trainers and book makers, or have received free tickets to attend. Can government funding still be justified with falling attendance?
Dearbhla O’Brien, CEO of Greyhound Racing Ireland joined the Last Word to discuss.
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Jul 7, 2022 • 7min
The Last Word On Health : Skin Cancer Protection and Prevention
It can be easy to take sun protection less seriously than we should in Ireland, however it is extremely important that we protect ourselves against skin cancer.
Dr. Ilona Duffy joined the Last Word to discuss.
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Jul 6, 2022 • 11min
Government Announces New Package To Help Parents With Back To School Costs
Minister for Education Norma Foley joined the Last Word to discuss the new package to help support parents with back to school costs, but which parents will be eligible?
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Jul 5, 2022 • 9min
Warnings For Dog Owners To Get Insurance For Personal Injury Cases
There have been more than 160 personal injury claims made in the last two years as a result of dog attacks. What steps should you take as a dog owner to protect yourself in the event of such a case?
Tim Kirby and Liam Crowley joined the Last Word to discuss.
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Jul 5, 2022 • 14min
Last Word On Music
It looks like yet another household name in music is enjoying a new lease of life as a result of Stranger Things!
This and lots more on our weekly music spot with Dave Hanratty and Dee Reddy.
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Jul 5, 2022 • 14min
US With Cal and Marion
A suspect has been arrested in relation to the horrific 4th of July mass shooting in Chicago which saw 6 killed and 24 injured.
Cal Thomas and Marion McKeone joined the Last Word to discuss.
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Jul 5, 2022 • 7min
Tech Tuesday : Are Smartphones Making Us Forgetful?
'Digital dementia' is the phenomenon that is seeing us transfer our memory over to our smartphone by constantly relying on reminders and calendars to organise our day. Is this making us more forgetful?
Andy O’Donoghue joined the Last Word to discuss.
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Jul 4, 2022 • 12min
Flight Prices To Rise For The Next 5 Years - Could This Be A Positive Move For The Environment?
Flight prices are set to rise significantly in the near future, but is there a bright side to the inflation?
John Gibbons and Padraig Ó Céidigh joined the Last Word to discuss.
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