The Last Word with Matt Cooper

What is the background story behind the polarizing figure of Mary Lou McDonald? Shane Ross joined the Last Word to discuss his new book 'Mary Lou McDonald, Republican Riddle'. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

A documentary about Sinead O'Connor's life and views has been released entitled 'Nothing Compares'. Brian Lloyd and Roe McDermott joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Should taxis be completely banned from bus lanes? John Gibbon joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

When it comes to constipation in children, what is normal and what should you keep an eye out for? Dr. Brian Higgins joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

With increasing evidence to show the risks of serious injury and neurodegenerative brain disease for rugby players, is it time we changed the game in the interest of player safety? Prof Matthew Campbell and Dr. Barry O’Driscoll joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Renowned journalist Marina Hyde joined us on the Last Word to discuss the crazy times we are living through, as well as her new book 'What Just Happened'. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

For potentially 150,000 people driving a company car, a new 'benefit-in-kind' tax has been introduced based on the amount of miles driven a year. Charlie Weston joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Elon Musk has landed himself in trouble with Ukraine after strange 'Trump-like' tweets. Cal Thomas and Marion McKeone joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

Lindsey Buckingham has become the latest popular artist to cut a tour short. Zara Hedderman and John Caddell joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

From 2024 all mobile phones in the EU will use USB-C. Andy O’Donoghue joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

As conversations on the topic become more common, is the prospect of a United Ireland becoming inevitable? Neale Richmond, Frances Black and Louise O’Reilly joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

Was Manchester City's fantastic performance this past weekend a sign they will dominate the premiere league? Miguel Delaney joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

Former Sinn Fein councilor Jonathan Dowdall was due to stand trial for murder, however his situation has changed following an agreement with the Director Of Public Prosecutions. Conor Gallagher joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

Taking a pet on holiday can be tricky. How can you take an animal away and ensure they are safe, happy and healthy? Sarah Slattery joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

Deborah Somorin joined The Last Word to discuss her experience being homeless at the age of 13, before going on to access third-level education and her ideas for student accommodation for families. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

One of the biggest stories of the week was the controversial statement made by Russian President Vladimir Putin following his annexation of four Ukrainian provinces. A Dublin Pub has also offered a discount for customers who wear their coat in an attempt to save money on energy! Lise Hand and Mark Paul joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing play on this page.

This weekend sees the return of the premier league, with North London derbies and a Manchester derby on the horizon. Tony Cascarino and Mark Lawrenson joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page. The Last Word on Sport - With Carlsberg Official beer partner of the FAI Probably the best partnership in the world Get the facts. Be drinkaware. Vist dri...

Something we often overlook is the importance of having good gut health! But where should you start? Dr. Brian Higgins joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

12 bookshops across the country have been longlisted for the ‘An Post Bookshop of the Year’ category at this year’s An Post Irish Book Awards, the annual literary event that celebrates and promotes Irish writing and authors to the widest range of readers possible. The list is as follows: · Kerr’s Bookshop, Clonakilty, Cork · Philip’s Bookshop, Mallow, Cork · Charlie Byrne’s Bookshop, Middle Street...

With mixed reactions to budget 2023, how did environmental issues fare in the Government's spending? John Gibbons joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

With International Recovery Day taking place tomorrow, Pauline McKeown, CEO of Coolmine Therapeutic Community and Danny Moore, former client of Coolmine joined the Last Word for an uplifting discussion on addiction recovery. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

According to Social Justice Ireland, the €11 billion that was spent in yesterday's budget has been distributed unfairly. Michelle Murphy, research and policy analyst at Social Justice Ireland, and Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, Fine Gael TD and spokesperson for Equality joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

Charlie Weston joined us this week for a personal finance special, answering your questions about Budget 2023. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

What do the opposing parties of our Government think of the choices made for Budget 2023? Ged Nash and Matt Carthy joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

What has the reaction of businesses been like to Budget 2023? Neil McDonnell, Lisa Eccles, Paul Gallagher and Mary Conway joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.