The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Author Edel Coffey has published her third novel ‘In Glass Houses’.She joins Matt on The Last Word to talk about why writing crime fiction appeals to her, why female readers are drawn to the genre and how her time as a journalist has stood to her when coping with the pressure of meeting deadlines.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the chat.

Sarah Slattery from thetravelexpert.ie joins The Last Word to chat about some great deals and incredible trips for adults looking to get away.Sarah has picked a wide range of holidays suitable for couples, friends and solo travellers. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

This week on The Week Trending, Matt is joined by Eoghan Tomas McDermott Managing Director at the Communications Clinic and News Reporter with the Irish Times Orla RyanThey discuss ongoing controversies at the Winter Olympics, the new €100 Culture Card Peter Chap Cleere wants to give to young people, the most popular items sold in the Dáil Bar and more Hit Play on this page to listen now

This week on The Last Word on the Environment John Gibbons joins Matt to celebrate 5 years.They discuss the past five years and what's next Hit Play on this page to listen now

The FAI has said that it will fulfil its Nations League fixtures against Israel later this year despite previously calling on Uefa to ban the team last year.The association faced pressure on Friday to boycott the ties by some politicians and fans.However, Fine Gael Senator Evanne Ní Chuilinn said the onus should be on global governing bodies to implement sanctions where they see fit.She, alongside sports journalist Kieran Cunningham, speak to Matt on The Last Word about the issue.Hit the 'Play' button on this page to hear the discussion.

Over the last day Manchester United Co-Owner Jim Ratcliffe has been heavily criticised for comments he made including saying the UK has been 'colonised by immigrants'. Prime Minister Keir Starmer urged Ratcliffe to apologised and the Man United Co-Owner said he was "sorry that my choice of language has offended some people".Matt is joined by Nick Ferrari from LBC radio to discussHit Play on this page to listen now

Are you working less hours per week since the pandemic? Average hours worked in Ireland fell by 6.5% between 2019 and 2024, according to a new labour market report from the Central Bank. This decline was due to fathers of young children taking more time off, however, mothers of older children increased their average working hours.Peter Cosgrove, managing director of Futurewise, and Jennifer Keane, founder of paygap.ie, join The Last Word to discuss how household labour patterns are shifting and whether people are actually working less.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

Tech expert Andy O'Donoghue joins Matt on The Last Word to talk through all the latest keyboards and peripherals on the market to improve your home office.Hit the 'Play' button on this page to hear his suggestions.

Tom Dunne, broadcaster and singer/songwriter with Something Happens, joins The Last Word for the Culture Club. Tom chats all about his favourite cultural picks and also what songs, including his own, could make it on to Today FM's list of the top 100 Irish songs.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

The Taoiseach said there are "five to six" cases of Irish people being held by Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) in the USThis includes Kilkenny man Seamus Culleton who has been held since September. US-based Immigration Lawyer John Foley & Journalist Marione McKeone joins Matt to discuss what's next for Irish immigrants in America.Hit Play on this page to listen now