The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Tech expert Andy O'Donoghue shares his insights into the booming world of e-scooters and e-bikes, recently legalized on Irish roads. He contrasts the experience of riding e-bikes versus e-scooters, spotlighting innovations like the Vanmoof S5. Premium models like the Super 73 RX Majova and Pure Electric Advance Plus impress with their standout features. O'Donoghue also discusses safety concerns and offers listener perspectives on commuting solutions, making this a must-listen for anyone navigating urban transport.

The government has launched a new plan to improve Ireland’s water quality.Some details include controls on fertiliser use and a target of 4,500 farm inspections annually.John Gibbons discussed it on this week’s environment slot.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the conversation.

A group of Fianna Fáil politicians have put forward a Bill to ban dynamic pricing on tickets following the outrage over the Oasis ticket prices.Niamh Smyth, Fianna Fáil TD for Cavan-Monaghan , joins The Last Word to discuss the Bill that would extend existing legislation outlawing the resale of tickets above face value.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

Author Christine Dwyer Hickey joins The Last Word to discuss her favourite music, movies, books, tv shows and more in the Culture Club. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

Irish company Kingspan has been heavily criticised in the final report of the inquiry into the Grenfell Tower fire in London in 2017 which led to 72 deaths.Ian Guider from the Business Post joins The Last Word to discuss the report which found that Kingspan and two other firms engaged in a deliberate strategy to mislead the market about their products.Catch the full discussion by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Transport Minister Eamon Ryan has warned that Dublin Airport must stick to the passenger cap. He also spoke about the costs of the new Leinster House bicycle shelter.

We’ve heard a lot about dynamic pricing since tickets for Oasis at Croke Park next August went on sale last weekend, but does it impact our everyday spending more than we realise?Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor with the Irish Independent, joined Matt to tell us which other companies use the system.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the chat.

The Department of Education has been criticised after having a Junior Cycle textbook containing “absurdly misconceived and discriminatory” depictions of an Irish family in its curriculum.Jennifer Horgan, secondary school teacher and Irish Examiner columnist, Peadar Toibin, Meath-West TD and Aontú leader and historian and musician Paddy Cullivan spoke to Matt about the issue.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the conversation.

There has been widespread outrage over the cost of tickets to Oasis's reunion tour which in some cases more than doubled in price while on sale at the weekend due to dynamic pricing.John Caddell and Dee Reddy join The Last Word to discuss the controversy and whether the band have put off announcing further dates because of it.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

Cal Thomas, nationally syndicated US columnist, and Marion McKeone, US correspondent with the Business Post, join The Last Word to discuss the latest news from the United States as the presidential election draws closer.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!