The Last Word with Matt Cooper

We're having some of the hottest weather on record here in Ireland, but it's still not as high as what's being recorded in the UK and mainland Europe. Nick Ferrari, Cathal Nolan and Suzanne Lynch joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

With an array of issues going on at Dublin Airport these days, is there a way you can avoid lost luggage? Sarah Slattery joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

One of the biggest events in Irish sport is nearly upon us, as defending champions Limerick take on Kilkenny in the All-Ireland senior hurling final this Sunday. Jamesie O’Connor and Seamus Hickey joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

Michael Flatley's delayed and highly anticipated directorial debut, and Florence Pugh's outfit controversy. These and the other stories trending this week on the Week Trending with Roe McDermott and Kieran Cunningham. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

With exceptional weather forecast for this weekend, how can you ensure your pet is safe during the heatwave? Vet Tim Kirby joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

With one of the biggest days in the Irish sporting calendar approaching, we've decided to do an in depth preview analysis of this years All-Ireland hurling final match up. John McIntrye and Fergal Hartley joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

With temperatures predicted to hit 32 degrees by Monday, how can you best avoid heatstroke? Dr. Ilona Duffy joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

The latest adaptation of Jane Austin's 'Persuasion' goes straight to Netflix this week. Is it any good? Brian Lloyd joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

Temperatures are reaching record highs across Europe. How dangerous and significant is this? John Gibbons joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

Following on from the 11th of July bonfires in Northern Ireland, troubling images have arisen showing the burning of effigies of a number of politicians. Amanda Ferguson joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

The number of bags being lost coming into Dublin airport every day has risen significantly. Why is this? Eoghan Corry joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

A survey released by the Irish Banking Culture Board has indicated the public's trust in the banks remains low more than ten years after the financial crash. Charlie Weston joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

It's been a fantastic year for music, and Dave Hanratty and Dee Reddy are back to break down a list of Ireland's top 200 most listened to songs so far! Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

Is there a push happening against Joe Biden running for a second term? Cal and Marion joined the Last Word to discuss this alongside all of the other of the big stories from the US this week Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

The biggest events in online shopping, 'Amazon Prime Day' has arrived! Andy O’Donoghue joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

Brian McDonald is an Irish man suffering the consequences of Russian sanctions as a result of mistaken identity. He joined the Last Word today to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

Meta is a company that is used to it's fair share of controversy when it comes to data, however one of it's data centres is causing data related trouble in a different way, through energy use. Mick Clifford and Brendan O’Sullivan joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

Another legendary actor of the gangster genre has passed away, and an old Love Island favourite is re-entering the villa. All of this and more on our weekly TV and streaming spot with Joe O’Shea and Grace McKeever. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

During Lisa Smith's sentencing trial today, the Dublin court heard that she was in an extremely vulnerable state and 'treated like a servant' during her time as a member of the so called Islamic State. Frank Greaney joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

A potential dream holiday destination, we're going to the Maldives this week for the Last Word on travel . Sarah Slattery joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

Solo travel is on the rise with the number of people opting to go it alone at an all time high. But what are the best options for a solo traveler on a solo budget? Sarah Slattery joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

After Boris Johnson's indication of his intent to step down, the question is who will replace him? Phillip Blond and Anne McElvoy joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

This week has been carnage in the UK with resignations flying left right and centre! This and all of the other stories that made headlines during the week on the Week Trending with Aoife Barry and Michael Foley Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

A €400 million scheme has been launched today in an attempt to bridge the financial gap for renters trying to secure a mortgage to buy a home. Is this enough to make a difference? Minister for Housing, Daragh O’Brien joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

Is animal free meat the next big step for sustainably produced food products? John Gibbons joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.