The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Revolut has indicated that it will begin offering mortgages in Ireland from as early as next year. In this week’s personal finance slot, Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor with the Irish Independent, explained what this could mean for customers. Click the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the conversation.

John and Dee are chatting all about the amazing list of artists performing over the summer! But will any of them come close to the hype of Taylor Swift?

Marion and Cal join Matt to discuss the impact of the Supreme Court 'immunity' ruling for Trump. Plus what is the fall out after the leaders debate and will the democrats replace Biden after his performance?

A new report from the Economic and Social Research Institute has shown that between 35,000 and 53,000 new homes will be needed to cope with population growth in Ireland. Matt was joined by Minister for Housing Darragh O’Brien to discuss the findings. Click the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the conversation.

In light of a number of recent court cases the Justice Minister Helen McEntee has said that there is an 'epidemic' of violence against women in Ireland. Noeline Blackwell, solicitor, and Louise Crowley, director of the Bystander Intervention programme, join The Last Word to discuss how gender based violence can be better prevented and how victims can be better supported. Catch the full discussion...

What do you think of the RTE summer schedule? Elaine and Joe discuss the number of repeats on the RTE summer schedule, the scathing reviews of season 3 of The Bear and the new 80s movie star documentary.

Eimear Higgins has approached Dublin city council to pause the introduction of a traffic management plan due to concerns for the impact on jobs and retail sales in the city. CEO of Dublin Town Richard Guiney and Green party Councillor for Dublin City Council Michael Pidgeon, join Matt to discuss the updates.

This week Sarah Slattery, from the travelexpert.ie , is taking us off to Ibiza for this weeks last word on travel. To catch up on the conversation, click the 'play' button below...

French political parties are attempting to create a united front after the National Rally’s victory in the first round of snap elections on Sunday. Journalist and author Lara Marlowe joined Matt to explain the repercussions of this result on a national and European level. Click the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the conversation.

Taylor Swift, Pride, All-Ireland quarter finals and gigs all over the city are expected to bring more than 600,000 people to Dublin this weekend. To discuss this and the rest of the week's trending stories, Today FM's Cathal O'Sullivan and Orla Ryan, news correspondent with TheJournal.ie , join The Last Word. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

There are growing calls for US President Joe Biden to bow out of the presidential race following his performance in a TV debate against Donald Trump. Marion McKeone, US correspondent with the Business Post, and Larry Donnelly, law lecturer at the University of Galway and political columnist with TheJournal.ie , join The Last Word to analyse the first debate between Biden and Trump. Catch the full...

Andy O'Donoghue joins The Last Word to discuss the latest technology to level up summer BBQs and make any outdoor space perfect for entertaining. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

John Gibbons joins the Last Word for our weekly spot on the environment to discuss how climate change could become a threat to sporting activities according to a new study from the UK

Orlando Whitfield, former art dealer and author joins Matt to discuss his new book All That Glitters. Inigo Philbrick, the art dealer who was sentenced to 7 years in prison, is the subject of the novel that uncovers hidden truths about the art world.

The Climate Change Advisory Council has said that a review of taxation on all vehicles must be taken if Ireland is to meet its carbon emission reduction targets. Andrew Murphy, member of the Climate Change Advisory Council, and Kevin McPartlan, CEO of Fuels for Ireland, spoke to Matt about the recommendations that were made. Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the full conversation.

Lorcan Allen has this week's business news; The naming rights to Old Trafford might be going up for sale. What will Jack Chambers make with the IBEC joining with The Central Bank? And 80 operational wind farms are being shut down, so how will we still meet environmental targets?

Irvine Welsh, author of Trainspotting, joined The Last Word for the Culture Club to discuss his favourite music, movies, television and more. Press the 'Play' button on this page to hear his choices!

Former Finance Minister Michael McGrath responds to his nomination as the Irish EU Commissioner and reflects on his time at the Department of Finance. To catch the full conversation, press the 'Play' button below.

Figures released by Eurostat have revealed that Ireland is one of the most expensive countries in the European Union for goods and services. Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor with the Irish Independent, joined Matt to explain why prices here are 42 per cent higher than the average across Europe. Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the full chat.

What are we looking for from Trump and Biden in Thursday's debate? Cal Thomas, and Marion McKeone join Ian to discuss the run up to the first presidential debate.

Conor Gallagher, Crime and Security Correspondent for the Irish Times joins the Last Word to discuss The Irish Defence Force's review into personnel with convictions for gender based and or domestic violence. to catch the full conversation, hit the 'play' button below...

Government has signed off on €20 million in funding for RTÉ after the broadcaster published its new vision for the future Director General of RTÉ Kevin Bakhurst joined The Last Word to discuss future funding and the five-year strategy for the organisation. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Legendary GAA commentator Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh has died aged 93. His career began in 1949 when he commentated on the Railway Cup final and continued up to 2010, where he retired after the All-Ireland senior football final between Cork and Down. Ian Guider spoke to Sean Kelly, Fine Gael MEP and former President of the GAA, about the life of an iconic figure in the GAA. Press the ‘Play’ button o...

The battle to replace Eamon Ryans as Green Party Leader continues. Ian speak to Pippa Hackett on her campaign for the role.

As we hit the half way point of 2024, Elaine Burke and Joe O'Shea join us to discuss the best that TV and streaming has had to offer so far this year. To catch the full discussion, press the 'play' button below...