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 15, 2024 • 12min
Calls For Increased Defence Forces Spending
The State is due to spend €1.5bn annually on defence by 2028, but should that figure be increased? According to Fine Gael TD & Minister of State for European Union Affairs and Defence Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, it should. She and People Before Profit - Solidarity TD Mick Barry joined Matt to discuss the idea.Press ‘Play’ on this page to hear the conversation.
Jul 12, 2024 • 9min
Garda Commissioner Calls For Graduated Penalty Points
Matt is joined by James Lawless, the new Minister for State at the Department of Transport.The Junior Minister is on to speak about Drew Harris’ recommendation for graduated penalty pointsHow can the Department deal with rising road deaths?Hit ‘play’ to find out more
Jul 12, 2024 • 9min
Government To Introduce Ban On XL Bully Dogs
The government has announced that a ban on XL bully dogs will be implemented in two phases from October 2024 and February 2025.Matt spoke to Fianna Fáil senator Erin McGreehan and Martina Kenny from My Lovely Horse Rescue about the decision.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the discussion.
Jul 12, 2024 • 14min
Robert Fisk's Final Book Posthumously Published
Nelofer Pazira-Fisk, documentary-maker and author discusses Night of Power, The Betrayal of the Middle East, written by her late husband, Robert Fisk
Jul 12, 2024 • 11min
Is a 4 Day Working Week More Beneficial?
Have businesses successfully adopted the 4 day working week? Are there really any benefits for businesses?Matt speaks to Margaret Cox the Director of ICE Group and Peter Cosgrove the MD for Futurewise about the benefits and pitfalls of scheme.
Jul 11, 2024 • 11min
What Will A Trump Presidency Mean For The Environment?
John Gibbons is with us for The Last Word on the Environment.Trump is looking likely to win the US election in November, so what will that mean for climate change and environmental protection?Some good news; Ireland managed to reduce its carbon emissions by almost 7% last year.A fire at the world's biggest wetland is spreading, but how will that impact Ireland?Hit 'play' to get all the latest.
Jul 11, 2024 • 9min
Phone Charging Luggage — A Summer Must Have
Andy O'Donoghue is with us to discuss the big Summer tech products.Carry-on luggage is getting an upgrade, now you can charge your phone with your carry-on bag,The Pocket Talk S Translator is here to save you from awkward moments abroad,To hear all this and more press 'play' now.
Jul 11, 2024 • 7min
Should You Travel To Dubai?
With the planned release of Roscommon woman Tori Towey, International human rights lawyer David Haigh joined The Last Word to discuss the real dangers of Dubai.
Jul 10, 2024 • 5min
Less Homebuyers Choosing Fixed Rate Mortgages
Sarah McGuinness has this week’s business news.Are first time buyers getting choosing variable or fixed rate mortgages?We get an update on the Aer Lingus pay dispute.Hit 'play' and find out the latest in Irish business news
Jul 10, 2024 • 35min
Culture Club: Enda Walsh
Playwright Enda Walsh is the latest inductee into the Culture Club, where he picked his favourite music, TV, films, books and loads more.Click the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear his choices.
