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 1, 2024 • 8min
Allergies Set To Increase With Climate Change
Sheena Mitchell, Pharmacist and Founder of the Family Health Podcast, Wondercare.ie joined The Last Word to discuss the impact global warming is having on those who suffer from hay fever.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
May 1, 2024 • 12min
100 Gardaí To Police Border As Government Says Legislation Will Close Loopholes In Immigration Policy
Emergency legislation has been passed by cabinet today in order to redesignate the UK as a 'safe' country for asylum seekers. What does this mean?Danny McConnell, Editor of The Business Post joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Apr 30, 2024 • 19min
The Last Word on the US: Dog Killing Story Damages Kristi Noem's Chances At Vice President
Cal Thomas the nationally syndicated US columnist and Marion McKeone, US Correspondent for the Business Post join Matt to discuss Kristi Noem 's campaign to be Trump next Vice President after she revealed in her memoir that she shot her dog.Plus they discuss continued unrest on college campuses in protest of the Israel and Hamas conflict.
Apr 30, 2024 • 4min
Summer Camps Could Cost Up To €1,500 Per Year
Why will children's summer camps cost so much for families this year?Olive Walsh, Provest Financial Advisor joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Apr 30, 2024 • 12min
70 People Killed On Irish Roads So Far This Year
There have been 70 deaths on Irish roads already this year, which is 17 more than the equivalent period last year.Sarah O'Connor, Director of Partnerships and External Affairs for The Road Safety Authority joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Apr 30, 2024 • 8min
Tensions Growing Over UK and Irish Asylum Plans
Tensions are rising between the Irish and UK Governments over new asylum plans.Nick Ferrari, Presenter of Nick Ferrari at Breakfast on LBC.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Apr 29, 2024 • 11min
Canadian Road Trip
Sarah Slattery from travelexpert.ie joined The Last Word with all of the info you need to take the Canadian road trip of a lifetime!Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Apr 28, 2024 • 13min
UHL Remains The Most Overcrowded A&E
Following the verdict of the inquest into the death of Aoife Johnston at University Hospital Limerick, the hospital's A&E department remains the most overcrowded in the country. Conor Sheehan, Labour Councillor in Limerick, and Conor Deasy, President of the Irish Association of Emergency Medicine joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Apr 28, 2024 • 21min
The Week Trending
Irish Times Columnist Brianna Parkins, and Lorcan Nyhan, Head of Training at the Communications Clinic joined The Last Word to discuss the week's biggest trending stories, including Marty Morrisey's latest party offering in Spain!Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Apr 27, 2024 • 6min
Kylie Minogue And Calvin Harris To Headline Electric Picnic
John Caddell joined The Last Word to discuss Electric Picnic's huge lineup for this year's summer bash.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
