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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Jun 10, 2022 • 21min
The Week Trending
Photo opportunities, fake Irish accents and more on the Week Trending.
Mark Paul and Gabija Gatavechkaite joined the Last Word to discuss.
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Jun 9, 2022 • 9min
The Last Word On Health: Hayfever
With the summer months in full swing hay fever is a very common complaint.
Matt is joined by Dr Ilona Duffy on ways to combat the coming months.
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Jun 9, 2022 • 12min
Homeowners Set For Mortgage Hikes As ECB To Raise Interest Rates
Charlie Weston and Martine Hennessy join Matt to discuss mortgage hikes as ECB to raise interest rates in July.
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Jun 9, 2022 • 14min
The Last Word On Environment: Wildlife, pollution and extinction.
This week Matt caught up with John Gibbons to discuss why wildlife should have their own bridges to cross motorways, Pollution compensation and 1m species face extinction.
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Jun 9, 2022 • 12min
The Last Word On Travel: Ask Anything
Refunds, Rights and Covid, we cover it all in this episode.
Sarah Slattery from travelexpert.ie joined Matt to answer all your traveling questions.
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Jun 8, 2022 • 12min
Workers To Get Free Vouchers To Work In Remote Hubs
Are remote hubs the future of work spaces for companies? What are the benefits of transitioning to remote hubs?
Tracy Keogh and Geraldine Herbert joined the Last Word to discuss.
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Jun 8, 2022 • 15min
Cocaine Use By Young Women In Ireland On The Rise
A new report has found an increase in drug use amongst the general population, with cocaine use rising particularly with young women.
Anne Doyle, Bobby Smyth and Professor Denis Cusack joined the Last Word to discuss.
Jun 8, 2022 • 9min
Personal Finance : Delays Facing Up To Half A Million KBC & Ulster Bank Switchers
The saga of KBC and Ulster Bank switching issues continues with delays for thousands of ex-customers.
Charlie Weston joined the Last Word to discuss.
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Jun 8, 2022 • 15min
Studies Show Long Covid Impacts On Patients’ Mental Health and Alcohol Use
New findings on 'Long Covid' reveal that up to a fifth of patients are experiencing mental health issues following infection by COVID-19.
Dr Brendan O’Kelly and Norah Casey joined the Last Word to discuss.
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Jun 7, 2022 • 18min
Last Word On Music
It's officially gig season and John Caddell and Dee Reddy join us to break down the best upcoming events of the summer!
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