The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, Minister for Health, spoke to Matt about the roll out of the RSV immunisation programme for children.The minister also addressed the controversy surrounding continued waiting times for children needing scoliosis surgery and delays with the completion of the National Children's Hospital.To listen to the full conversation, press the 'play' button on this page.

Tech expert Andy O'Donoghue shares essential Back to College technology insights for students. He highlights the role of AI tools like ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini in enhancing education while stressing the importance of academic integrity. O'Donoghue also compares the MacBook Air and Dell XPS for optimal performance. He recommends portable monitors and 5G hotspots for seamless connectivity. Additionally, he discusses the value of external storage solutions to secure personal data and the growing impact of AI in business.

Actor Frank Blake is the latest guest to be inducted into the Culture Club!He joins The Last Word to discuss his favourite music, movies, TV and more.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

Former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon joined Matt to discuss life after politics, her hopes for an independent Scotland, her meetings with Queen Elizabeth and her new book, Frankly.To catch the full conversation press the 'play' button on this page.

New figures have shown that people aged over 50 are the biggest group seeking personal insolvency solutions in Ireland.Mitchell O’Brien of IRS Ireland found that most of his insolvent clients are over 50, and many are nearing retirement age.Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor with the Irish Independent, spoke to The Last Word on Wednesday.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the chat.

Ireland didn't make the cut for the annual ranking of the world's richest countries published by The Economist magazine because it is not "truly rich".Ian Guider, columnist with the Business Post, joins The Last Word to discuss whether Ireland’s wealth ranking is a true measure and more of the latest business news.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

European leaders went on the charm offensive in their visit to the White House with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as they sought to ensure that US President Donald Trump's doesn't bow to Russia in an attempt to end the war in Ukraine.On The Last Word, Marion McKeone and Cal Thomas are joined by Edward Burke, lecturer in war studies at UCD, to discuss where things stand between Trump, Ukraine, Europe and Russia after the White House summit.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

Award-winning Irish author Sally Rooney has said she would donate her earnings from her books to support Palestine Action, with Downing Street warning that she risks facing a terrorist offence if she does so.The group was recently proscribed as a terrorist organisation in the UK.Mark Paul, London Correspondent with the Irish Times, spoke to Frank Greaney on Tuesday’s The Last Word.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the piece.

With incredible wildlife, mesmerising culture and stunning white sand beaches, Sri Lanka has so much to offer. Sarah Slattery from thetravelexpert.ie joins The Last Word to give her guide to visiting the beautiful island in the Indian Ocean.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

The lineup for this year’s Strictly Come Dancing has been revealed, which features former footballer Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, Game of Thrones actor Kristian Nairn and reality star Vicky Pattison.Elsewhere, the Rose of Tralee kicks off on Monday night and Ryan Tubridy is set to return to Irish television screens.Joe O’Shea and Elaine Burke joined Frank Greaney for The Last Word on TV & Streaming.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the chat.