The Last Word with Matt Cooper

According to Blackrock Health, a quarter of people who experience signs of potential heart issues don't follow up for treatment. We were joined on The Last Word by Ann Malone, a woman who credits her Fitbit and her doctor for preventing her having a stroke. We were also joined by Dr. Zain Sharif, Consultant Cardiologist at Blackrock Health. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this...

Despite recent cancellation rumours, a report from the Irish Sun has revealed that Dancing With The Stars is in fact an extremely profitable and important show for RTÉ, bringing in €47,000 in ad revenue per ad break. Joe O’Shea and Elaine Burke joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Minister Eamon Ryan is set to bring a memo to government tomorrow outlining plans to reduce car emissions which could involve congestion charges and a huge rise in parking fees. Frank McDonald, former Irish Times Environment Editor and Brian Caulfield, Associate Professor of Transport at Trinity College Dublin joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on th...

Miguel Delaney and Mark Lawrenson joined us on The Last Word to give their opinions and predictions for this weekend's Premier League fixtures, including Manchester United and Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Paul Mescal has been doing very well for himself, and it's safe to say he is very much in the public eye these days. An awkward moment between himself and Zendaya at the Screen Actor's Guild awards has set Twitter alight with both actor's fanbases arguing back and forth nonstop! Ben Finnegan, News Anchor at Today FM and Roe McDermott, Journalist and Relationships Columnist with the Irish Times joi...

Electric Ireland will begin to apply the state's third and final energy credit to customer accounts in the next couple of weeks, however it can only be used for bills that have been issued after the beginning of March. Sinn Fein Senator, Lynn Boylan joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Tech journalist Andy O’Donoghue returned to The Last Word this week to discuss why ChatGPT is becoming more popular among technology companies around the world. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

People Before Profit have written to Sinn Fein, the Social Democrats and other opposition parties about the prospect of forming a government after the next election. Party TD Richard Boyd Barrett spoke to Ian Guider about their proposal and explained what their vision of a left-leaning government would look like. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

A new report from the International Energy Agency found that global emissions hit record highs of 36.8 billion tonnes in 2022. John Gibbons returned for his weekly environmental slot to explain the significance of these findings. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

The Advertising Standards Authority of Ireland has announced plans to use AI to clamp down on social media posts that mislead consumers. Ian Guider spoke to Russell Alford of the Gastrogays and Orla Twomey, CEO of the ASAI to discuss how this would work, and whether influencers can do more to provide clarity with their ads and sponsored content. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on...

From today TDs and Senators are receiving a pay rise which will see the wages of our elected representatives reach their highest figure since the Celtic Tiger. Daniel McConnell, Political Editor of the Irish Examiner, Bernard Durkan, Fine Gael TD for Kildare North and Ruth Coppinger, activist and former Solidarity TD joined Ian to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this...

Interest rates look likely to continue rising this year for mortgage holders due to inflation. Our personal finance expert Charlie Weston predicts this may continue in to 2024. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

After 3 years of many people working from home, are we starting to see a 'remote work rebound'? Ian Talbot, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive and Robert Mac Giolla Phádraig, Sigmar Chief Communications Officer and Talent Summit Founder, joined Ian to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

We spoke to Pat Dennigan, CEO at Focus Ireland and Louise Bayliss, Advocacy Coordinator at Focus Ireland about the reasons people find themselves homeless, the services provided by Focus Ireland, and the ever developing issue of homelessness in this country. This is ahead of The Big Busk on Friday March 10th in aid of Focus Ireland. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Rupert Murdoch has admitted to Fox News' pushing of Trump's 'Stolen Election' claims for the purpose of profit. Cal Thomas and Marion McKeone joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Focus Ireland Ambassador Paul Geoghegan joined us on the Last Word to talk about his experience with homelessness and the work done by Focus Ireland to change the lives of those who are homeless. This is ahead of 'The Big Busk' on Friday March 10th, in aid of Focus Ireland. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Being a new parent is very demanding and often leads to self-neglect which can result in burnout. How can new parents make sure they are taking care of themselves properly while caring for a young child? Dr. Brian Higgins, GP at Galway Primary Care joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

After a disappointing game for Newcastle in the Carabao Cup final yesterday, Manchester United have won their first trophy since 2017. What's next for the club? Mark Lawrenson and Tony Cascarino joined Matt to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Member of NPHET, Professor Martin Cormican has questioned the effectiveness of Ireland's lockdown decisions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Professor Anthony Staines, Chair of Health Systems at the School of Nursing and Human Sciences in Dublin City University, and Michael McNamara, Independent TD joined Matt to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Are you thinking of searching out a holiday deal? Our travel expert Sarah Slattery joined Matt to discuss the best February travel bargains available! Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

An Irish citizen who previously worked in Leinster House is being deported from Australia on suspicion of being a threat to national security because she may be a Russian spy. Sunday Times Crime Correspondent John Mooney joined Matt to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

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The Carabao Cup final takes place at Wembley on Sunday, and with Manchester United taking on Newcastle United, it looks to be a very exciting game. Miguel Delaney and Tony Cascarino joined us to give their predictions ahead of Sunday. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Will fruit and veg shortages caused by changes in weather patterns see us relying on locally grown seasonal produce? Laura Byrne, Assistant News Editor at The Journal.ie and Kieran Cunningham, Chief Sports Writer at the Irish Daily Star joined Matt to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

There was a record number of people marked as 'officially homeless' in January, according to the latest figures from the Department of Housing. The total number includes 8,323 adults and 3,431 children. There have been calls for the eviction ban which is due to expire in March to be extended. Richard Boyd Barrett, People Before Profit TD and Housing Spokesperson, and Karl Deeter of Irish Mortgage...