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The Last Word with Matt Cooper

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Apr 25, 2025 • 12min

Revolut To Offer Mortgages In Ireland

Michael Dowling, managing director of Michael Dowling Mortgage and Financial Services, and Brendan Burgess, founder of askaboutmoney.com, speculate on the new mortgage product from Revolut and how it might impact the market.To catch the full conversation, press the play button on this page.
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Apr 24, 2025 • 12min

Kneecap Criticised For Pro-Palestine Chant At Coachella

Belfast/Derry trio Kneecap have been criticised for pro-Palestinian chants during their Coachella sets, with TV personality Sharon Osbourne urging US authorities to revoke their visas.Given how outspoken they’ve been about political issues in the past, should we be surprised by the move? Furthermore, should we be more encouraging to artists and celebrities to express their views on world events?Dave Hanratty, host of the No Encore podcast, joined Matt to discuss this.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the conversation.
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Apr 24, 2025 • 13min

The Last Word On The Environment: Was Pope Francis An Environmentalist?

Tributes have been paid to Pope Francis, whose death was announced on Monday morning.UN climate official Simon Stiell said that the Pope was “a towering figure of human dignity, and an unflinching global champion of climate action as a vital means to deliver it”.Environmental commentator John Gibbons spoke to Matt about this.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the chat.
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Apr 24, 2025 • 9min

From Smart Taps To Robot Lawn Mowers: The Best In Garden Tech

Andy Donoghue has his top garden gadget picks from watering systems, to lawnmowers, plant sensors, outdoor lighting and outdoor sockets.To catch the full conversation, press the play button on this page.
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Apr 23, 2025 • 31min

Culture Club: Will Sliney

Will Sliney, comic book artist and creator of Draw With Will, talks to Matt about his favourite music, film, TV, books and other cultural touchstones that have influenced his life and work.To catch the full conversation, press the play button on this page.
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Apr 23, 2025 • 7min

Fears For Irish Jobs As Intel To Announce Plans To Cut 20% Of Global Staff

Intel will announce plans to cut more than 20 per cent of its staff this week as part of a bid to streamline operations, according to Bloomberg news. The global tech giant employs over 5,000 people across Ireland.Ian Guider, columnist with the Business Post, joins The Last Word to discuss the future of Intel and to run through more of the latest business news.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!
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Apr 23, 2025 • 13min

Personal Finance: Customers Paying More For Less As Health Insurers Cut Back On Benefit Plans

Insurers are cutting benefits on health plans as they hike the price of premiums, meaning that customers are now getting less value for their money.Meanwhile, the government’s take from taxes on home energy and motor fuels has topped €4bn for the first time, with Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín TD accusing the government of “cashing in” on the cost-of-living crisis.Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor at the Irish Independent spoke to Matt on Wednesday’s The Last Word.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the conversation.
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Apr 23, 2025 • 22min

The Last Word On The US: Donald And Melania Trump To Attend Pope Francis’s Funeral

US President Donald Trump has confirmed that he and his wife, First Lady Melania Trump, will attend Pope Francis’s funeral at The Vatican on Saturday.Pope Francis had previously been critical of President Trump’s views on immigration, describing the program of mass deportations as a “major crisis”.Nationally syndicated columnist, Cal Thomas, and Larry Donnelly, Law Lecturer at University of Galway & Columnist with TheJournal.ie spoke to Matt about this on Tuesday.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the conversation.
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Apr 22, 2025 • 17min

The Legacy Of Pope Francis

Following the death of Pope Francis, Redemptorist priest Tony Flannery, theologian Gina Menzies and catholic commentator Breda O'Brien join The Last Word to discuss the legacy he has left behind.Catch the full discussion by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!
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Apr 17, 2025 • 11min

Tech Thurs: Google Pixel 9a And Other Alternatives To iPhones

Andy O'Donoghue reviews the best and more affordable smartphones on the market from Google, Samsung and Oneplus.

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