The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Sinn Féin has unveiled its €39 billion housing plan in which it pledges to deliver 300,000 homes over five years if the party is elected into government.Eoin Ó Broin, Sinn Féin's housing spokesperson, joins The Last Word to outline what the party would do to solve Ireland's housing crisis.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

Sarah Slattery, a travel expert specializing in wellness retreats, joins media personality Mario Rosenstock for an insightful discussion. They explore Ireland's best wellness retreats, from Monart's luxurious spa to Gal Gorm's outdoor thermal village. Sarah shares unique experiences like sea water therapies at Inchi Doni and the tranquil Cashel Palace for solo travelers. The duo also highlights gourmet vegetarian cuisine at the Burren Yoga Retreat and health-focused options including detox programs and fitness camps. Tune in for tips on rejuvenating getaways!

Dynamic prices, long queues and site crashes were just some complaints that fans cited after tickets for Oasis at Croke Park in August next year went on sale on Saturday. The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has since said there are “legitimate concerns around the consumer experiences” of buying tickets.Dave Hanratty, host of the No Encore podcast and tech journalist Andy O’Donoghue joined Mario Rosenstock to discuss the issue.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the chat.

An Post has identified 20 emerging Irish fiction writers whose work will be promoted in the run up to the annual An Post Irish Book Awards. Three of these writers, Fíona Scarlett, Michelle Gallen and Ferdia Lennon, join The Last Word to discuss their work and the strength of modern Irish literature.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

Kamala Harris is set to give her first major interview since becoming the Democratic presidential nominee on Thursday night.Cal Thomas, nationally syndicated columnist and Larry Donnelly, Law Lecturer at University of Galway & Political Columnist with TheJournal.ie joined Matt to discuss what could be in store.Press the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the conversation.

Coldplay pledged to reduce their carbon footprint for their ‘Music of the Spheres’ tour, which rolls into Dublin this weekend, but how effective has it been?Environmental commentator John Gibbons joined Matt to discuss that and how Exxon has predicted that demand for oil will stay at the same level in 2050 as it’s at now.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the chat.

Andy O'Donoghue joins The Last Word to discuss the whether it would be possible to ban access to social media for under-16s and the tools and apps that can help to keep children safe online.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

Émer Dineen actress and creator of 0800 Cupid, a musical extravaganza and cabaret show debuting at Dublin’s Theatre Festival was the latest inductee to The Last Word’s Culture Club.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear all her choices!

The average cost of going to college has risen by more than €500 compared to last year.Charlie Weston, personal finance editor with the Irish Independent, joins The Last Word to discuss why going to third-level has become so expensive and what students and parents can do to reduce the costs.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

The Irish Medical Organisation(IMO) has backed proposals from government ministers to limit young people's access to smartphones and social media. However, the Irish Secondary Schools' Union (ISSU) believes any bans would be unrealistic and there should be better online safety education instead. Professor Matthew Sadlier from the IMO and Jack McGinn, president of the ISSU, join The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!