The Last Word with Matt Cooper

A Dublin restauranteur has said that the cost of living is the reason for a noticeable drop in the number of people dining in Dublin restaurants.Renowned chef Oliver Dunne and economist Austin Hughes spoke to Matt about how more people are feeling the pinch when deciding to eat out in Ireland.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the conversation.

Andy O’Donoghue, a tech expert known for his insightful advice and reviews, joins for a lively discussion on must-have travel tech for summer adventures. They explore innovative gadgets like smart backpacks and portable steamers that enhance the travel experience. O’Donoghue shares tips on maximizing luggage space with compression packing cubes and highlights essential items like quality travel adapters and high-capacity chargers to keep devices powered. This tech chat is a treasure trove for savvy travelers!

Comedian Aoife Dunne is the latest inductee into The Last Word’s Culture Club.Aoife’s show, Good Grief, will be at the Ambassador on Saturday, September 20th.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear all of her choices!

On Wednesday, the Irish Daily Mail reported that An Post faces a “dire financial situation” and that cash reserves in had dropped below €1m.However, speaking on The Last Word, Chief Executive David McRedmond refuted those claims, stating that the company made over €1billion in revenue for the first time in its history.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear his chat with Matt.

The Open Championship, one of golf's four major tournaments, kicks off in Portrush tomorrow with five Irish golfers in the field. Gavin Cooney, sportswriter with The42.ie, joins The Last Word to preview the weekend's action. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

Ian Guider, Business Columnist with the Business Post, spoke to Matt about the sale of Dalata Hotel Group and the potential for aircraft and whiskey to be added to the EU's retaliatory tariff list.To catch the full conversation, press the 'play' button on this page.

Is Dáil Eireann serving the Irish public or is it too often a forum for performative antics? Are elected representatives serious about tackling the key issues facing young people?Three first-time TDs - Albert Dolan, Fianna Fáil TD for Galway East, Kiera Keogh, Fine Gael TD for Mayo, and Paul Lawless, Aontú TD for Mayo, - join The Last Word to reflect on their first Dáil term and discuss what more needs to be done to create a better future for those in their 20s and 30s in Ireland.Catch the full discussion by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

US President Donald Trump has told Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the war in Ukraine within 50 days or face severe tariffs.Cal Thomas and Marion McKeone join The Last Word to discuss this and more of the latest news from the United States.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

Writer Lisa Tierney-Keogh spoke to Matt about her experience living with endometriosis and why it took 28 years to get a diagnosis.To catch the full conversation, press the 'play' button on this page.

New figures have shown that RTE’s The Late Late Show lost approximately 47,000 viewers during Patrick Kielty’s second season as host.The programme had an average consolidated audience of 390,000 across 30 episodes.Joe O’Shea & Elaine Burke joined Matt for Monday’s TV & Streaming slot.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the chat.