The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Minister for Justice Helen McEntee joined the Last Word to discuss a newly proposed bill that seeks to strengthen the law on consent in Ireland. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

What percentage of holiday makers are going abroad with travel insurance? Is it more important to have it now than ever? Charlie Weston joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

Chrysta Bilton is the author of incredible memoir 'Normal Family : On Truth, Love and How I Met My 35 Siblings', which outlines the discovery of her unusual origin. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

Thinking of investing in smart tech for your home? Andy O'Donoghue joined the Last Word to discuss the latest and greatest in smart tech for personal and family use. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

Are Las Vegas residencies practically retirement homes for musicians? Will this be the case for U2? John Caddell and Dee Reddy joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

A Garda who has admitted to coercively controlling his girlfriend while terminally ill has received 3 years and 3 months in prison. Frank Greaney joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

A decision has been made by the government to double fines for motorists who commit unacceptable driving offences. Why is this? Hildegarde Naughton joined the Last Word to dicuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

A new reality dating show is being called a 'Love Island' for middle aged parents. Joe and Grace are back to discuss all of the latest in TV and streaming! Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

News was confirmed at the weekend that legendary Kilkenny senior hurling manager Brian Cody is retiring. But who will take his place? Seamus Hickey and John McIntyre joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

Should employers be offering paid compassionate leave for the death of a pet? Becky Bristow, executive director of Dogs Trust joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

You may think it impossible to book a last minute holiday abroad at this time of the summer, but our travel expert Sarah Slattery is armed as always with some great holiday deals for the month of August. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

Is cattle reduction the answer to our environmental problems? John Gibbins joins Matt in studio to discuss just that. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

Author Patrick Radden Keefe joins Matt to discuss his new book 'Rogues' true stories about grifters, killers, rebels and crooks. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

Kerry V Galway.. Who do you think has it? Marc O’Se, Peter Canavan, Paul Earley and Barry Cahill join Matt to talk it out. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

Daisy Edgar-Jones of Normal People fame is now starring in the movie adaptation of much loved book 'Where The Crawdads Sing'. Despite the book having it's own massive cult following, is the movie any good? Roe McDermott joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

We are delighted to be joined on the Last Word by author Louise Kennedy. Her fantastic debut novel is called 'Trespasses'. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

A varicose vein is a blood vessel that has become enlarged and often forms in the legs. What is the cause of this and what should you be watching out for? Dr. Ilona Duffy joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

What are the consequences of Ukrainian exports being blocked and reduced massively as a result of the war? Bel Trew and Lara Marlowe joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

We were joined on the Last Word for an extensive interview by Tánaiste Leo Varadkar to discuss climate change, inflation and more. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

It's time to go to the US for all of the latest with Cal Thomas and Marion McKeone, from controversial speeches by royalty to climate change action and more. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

With plans in place to reduce emissions around the country, could families be forced to give up their second car if targets are not met? Professor Peter Thorne and Geraldine Herbert joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

It's easy to find yourself unprepared for hot weather in Ireland, so Andy O'Donoghue joins us this week with his picks for the best tech to keep you cool during the heatwave! Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

New albums from Jack White and Lizzo, and lots more music news with Dee Reddy and John Caddell on this week's Last Word On Music. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

A new movie on Prince Andrew, and a show on how to design a sex room. Joe O’Shea and Grace McKeever joined the Last Word to discuss the latest in TV and streaming. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

A fantastic summer read has been released co-written by David McDonald and Mick Clifford called 'Unlocked : An Irish Prison Officer's Story' which takes a deep dive into the internal history of the Irish prison system. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.