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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Jul 23, 2024 • 5min
July 21st The Hottest Day Ever Recorded Globally
Sunday 21 July was the hottest day ever recorded globally, according to preliminary data from the European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service.Alan O’Reilly from Carlow Weather joined The Last Word to discuss this new record and explain where the Irish summer has gone.Catch the full chat by pressing the ‘Play’ button on this page!
Jul 23, 2024 • 7min
Coronavirus Levels Hit 2021 High
Covid-19 infection rates are as high as they were during the 2021 winter surge.Matt spoke to Monaghan GP Dr. Illona Duffy about the impact that the virus is having on patients.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the conversation.
Jul 23, 2024 • 8min
Ryanair Set To Slash Summer Prices After Profits Slide
AN interesting set of results from the first quarter of the financial year for Ryanair as they see profits slide.Will this mean summer fares will be slashed?Plus Kildare village shopping centre makes the news with new ownership.
Jul 22, 2024 • 18min
Clare Beat Cork In A Classic All-Ireland Hurling Final
Clare became All-Ireland hurling champions for the fifth time in their history after they defeated Cork after extra-time at Croke Park. Matt and Will O’Callaghan of Off The Ball & The Hurling Pod spoke to former Limerick hurler Joe Quaid and former All-Ireland winner with Clare Jamesie O’Connor about the result.Press the ‘Play’ button on this page to listen to the chat.
Jul 22, 2024 • 22min
What Next? Joe Biden Bows Out Of 2024 US Presidential Race
On Sunday, Joe Biden announced he is to step down from US presidential election.Matt was joined by Marion McKeone, US Correspondent with the Business Post, nationally syndicated columnist Cal Thomas, Law Lecturer at the University of Galway Larry Donnelly, and Anthony Scaramucci from The Rest is Politics US podcast to discuss what lies ahead in the remaining 4 months of the election campaign.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the conversation.
Jul 22, 2024 • 8min
Taxi Driver Raymond Shorten Sentenced To 13 Years For Raping Child
Frank Greaney, Today FM courts correspondent, joins The Last Word to give details on the sentencing of taxi driver Raymond Shorten for the rape of a seven-year-old child.To hear the full discussion hit the 'Play' button on this page.
Jul 22, 2024 • 26min
Should Politicians Be Photographed With Pints?
Matt is joined this week by Lise Hand and Ben Finnegan to discuss the trending topics of the week. Should Politicians be photographed with pints? Why has Gaelic Football has been added to intangible heritage database?And why did the Parisian Mayor take a plunge in the Seine?
Jul 19, 2024 • 12min
Is Joe Biden About To Quit The US Presidential Race?
Larry Donnelly, Law Lecturer at University of Galway & Political Columnist with TheJournal.ie and US Correspondent with the Business Post, Marion McKeone, joined Matt to discuss how Joe Biden is facing calls to step down from the US Presidential race.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the conversation.
Jul 19, 2024 • 11min
Should Inheritance Tax Be Cut In Budget 2025?
Barra Roantree from Trinity College Dublin and Minister of State for Financial Services, Neale Richmond join Matt to discuss the likelihood of any changes in inheritance tax in the 2025 budget.
Jul 18, 2024 • 5min
Calls For Transport Forum After Antisocial Behaviour On bus Route In Limerick
Dermot O’Leary, General Secretary of the National Bus and Rail Union, joined Matt to discuss a number of antisocial incidents that have recently occurred on bus routes in Co. Limerick, and what can be done to help drivers in such situations.Click the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the full conversation.
