The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Up to 10,000 people a year in Ireland die as a result of coronary heart disease. What preventative measures can be taken and how often should you be visiting your GP for a check up? Dr. Ilona Duffy joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

With threats of strike action from Ryanair employees in the near future, will this cause a major disruption to international flights over the summer? Marketing Director at Ryanair, Dara Brady joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

The price of Ryanair flights are to increase significantly over the next few months. How will this effect demand? Paul Hackett and Joan Scales joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page

After the president's strong remarks on Ireland's housing crisis, it has been observed that the government's reaction was less than positive. Gabija Gataveckaite and Dr. Laura Cahillane joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

The price of petrol is resulting in road users having to cut back on basic necessities such as food to keep vehicles moving. Charlie Weston joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

With festival season in full swing, it's time to look ahead at the some of the Irish acts taking to the stage at Glastonbury this summer. Dave Hanratty and Dee Reddyjoined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

Donald Trump has blasted the US Capitol riot hearings, calling them a 'mockery of justice' and 'kangaroo court'. Cal Thomas and Marion McKeone joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

A new system which should be introduced at the end of 2022 will focus on more thorough screening of anyone who wishes to donate blood, which will include donors being asked for details on their sex life. Tomas Heneghan joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

As if from the beginning of a science-fiction movie, a Google engineer has been put on leave after claiming that Google AI has developed sentience. Andy O’Donoghue joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

Following a brilliant victory for the Republic of Ireland on Saturday over Scotland, the question is whether or not the team can repeat the effort going forward. Kieran Cunningham joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

Love Island is back, is it worth talking about this year or not? This and more on our weekly streaming spot with Joe O'Shea and Grace McKeever. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

Following on from our story last week on the rise of cocaine use across the general population, a study has shown a massive increase in treatment for cocaine addiction in Ireland over the last 7 years. Dr. Gareth McGovern and Dr. Suzi Lyons joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

It's not always possible to plan a holiday months in advance, and with prices on the rise a good deal can be hard to come by! However our travel expert Sarah Slattery is here to save the day with some great summer holiday deals for 2022. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

The world of golf has been thrown into chaos with the beginning of the Liv series in London. What is going on behind the scenes? Lawrence Donegan joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

With inflation at a near 40 year high with the cost of food, energy and other essentials increasing. Could a mini budget be effective in tackling the issue? Damien English and Pearse Doherty joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

Photo opportunities, fake Irish accents and more on the Week Trending. Mark Paul and Gabija Gatavechkaite joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

With the summer months in full swing hay fever is a very common complaint. Matt is joined by Dr Ilona Duffy on ways to combat the coming months. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

This week Matt caught up with John Gibbons to discuss why wildlife should have their own bridges to cross motorways, Pollution compensation and 1m species face extinction. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

Refunds, Rights and Covid, we cover it all in this episode. Sarah Slattery from travelexpert.ie joined Matt to answer all your traveling questions. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

Charlie Weston and Martine Hennessy join Matt to discuss mortgage hikes as ECB to raise interest rates in July. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page

Are remote hubs the future of work spaces for companies? What are the benefits of transitioning to remote hubs? Tracy Keogh and Geraldine Herbert joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

A new report has found an increase in drug use amongst the general population, with cocaine use rising particularly with young women. Anne Doyle, Bobby Smyth and Professor Denis Cusack joined the Last Word to discuss.

The saga of KBC and Ulster Bank switching issues continues with delays for thousands of ex-customers. Charlie Weston joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

New findings on 'Long Covid' reveal that up to a fifth of patients are experiencing mental health issues following infection by COVID-19. Dr Brendan O’Kelly and Norah Casey joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

It's officially gig season and John Caddell and Dee Reddy join us to break down the best upcoming events of the summer! Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.