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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May 14, 2024 • 11min
Motion on Baptism of Children of Unmarried Parents Defeated at Church of Ireland Synod
Why has the Church of Ireland's General Synod voted against a motion to allow all children of unmarried parents be baptised?Canon Gillian Wharton, Rector of Booterstown, Dublin, Church of Ireland, and Professor Patricia Barker, Lay Member of the Church of Ireland Synod joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
May 14, 2024 • 10min
May Travel Deals
With the rain making a triumphant return after a blissful weekend, Sarah Slattery is back with some great get-away deals for May!Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
May 12, 2024 • 9min
Ford Reverses Plans To Make Only Electric Vehicles After 2030
Ian Guider joined The Last Word to discuss motoring giant Ford's decision to reverse prior plans to produce only electric vehicles after 2030.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
May 12, 2024 • 21min
The Week Trending
Dublin portal, Netflix lawsuit and Kim Kardashian's waist...Ben Finnegan, TodayFM News Anchor, and Sarah McGuinness, Assistant News Editor for The Business Post joined The Last Word to discuss the week's biggest trending stories!Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
May 12, 2024 • 10min
Should Young Drivers Have Their Speed And Driving Skills Monitored?
Gary McClarty, Managing Director of MCL Experience, and Geraldine Herbert, Motoring Editor of The Sunday Independent, discuss the proposal of mandatory telematics for young drivers to monitor their driving skills and potentially lower insurance rates. They address the positive impact of telematics devices on young driver safety, challenges in reducing road deaths, and the implications of implementing such devices on insurance costs and privacy concerns.
May 9, 2024 • 9min
Personal Finance: Why We're Addicted To Our Dodgy Boxes
Why are we so addicted to our dodgy boxes and smuggled cigarettes? Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor with the Irish Independent joins Matt to discussFor the full chat click the 'Play' button on this page.
May 9, 2024 • 8min
Israel Takes Control Of Rafah Crossing
Israel has taken control of the Rafah crossing, Bel Trew, Chief International Correspondent with the Independent joins Matt to discussFor the full chat click the 'Play' button on this page.
May 9, 2024 • 12min
Bambi Thug - Eurovision
Ireland has qualified in the Eurovision thanks to Bambi ThugRussell Alford, Today FM's Eurovision expert and Dave Hanratty, Host of 'No Encore Podcast' join Matt to discussFor the full podcast click the 'Play' button on this page.
May 8, 2024 • 15min
Last Word On Music: Eurovision
As Bambie Thug is set to take the stage in the first Eurovision heat, John Caddell and Dee Reddy join Matt to discuss the full Eurovision breakdown. For the full chat click the 'Play' button on this page.
May 8, 2024 • 10min
Man Jailed For Murder Of 3 Siblings
A man has been jailed for life following the murder of 3 siblings. Frank Greaney, courts correspondent for Today FM joins Matt to discuss. For the full podcast press the 'Play' button on this page.
