The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Taoiseach Simon Harris made a formal apology in the Dáil today to the families of the victims killed in the Stardust tragedy in 1981. Today FM Reporter Stephanie Rohan and Lisa Lawlor, the daughter of Francis & Maureen who died in the fire joined The Last Word. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Hozier is the 4th artist ever to top the US charts with his single "Too Sweet". John Caddell and Dee Reddy joined for The Last Word on Music. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

The Garda Representative Association is holding its annual conference in Mayo. Today it heard concern from members about policing far right protests. Brendan O'Connor, the GRA's outgoing President joined The Last Word. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Ian Guider, columnist with The Business Post joined The Last Word with the latest business news. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Cal Thomas, nationally syndicated US columnist and Marion McKeone the US Correspondent for the Business Post joined The Last Word to discuss the latest updates in the Trump New York Trial. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Daniel McConnell the Editor of the Business Post and Edgar Morgenroth, Professor of Economics at DCU Business School joined The Last Word to discuss why the USC is back on the political agenda and whether Fine Gael might phase it out entirely. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Senator Mary Seery Kearney of Fine Gael, and Elaine Burke from the For Tech's Sake podcast joined The Last Word to discuss a new proposal from Fine Gael senators to see smartphone devices banned in Ireland for children under the age of 13. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

How does the Irish public really feel about prioritising national action against climate change? John Sweeney, Emeritus Professor in Climate at Maynooth University, and Oisin Coghlan, Chief Executive at Friends of the Earth joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

A major awareness campaign has been launched to remind dog owners of the responsibilities they have over their own pet. Gillian Bird, Head of Education and Media for the DSPCA, and Adrian Gallagher, Chair of the IFA Sheep Committee joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Sarah Slattery from travelexpert.ie is back with a list of the best new cruises available for holiday makers of all ages! Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

The Munster Hurling Championship kicks off on Sunday with a bang when Clare take on Limerick in Ennis. Jamesie O'Connor, Former Clare Player, Seamus Hickey, Former Limerick Player, and John McIntyre, Former Galway Manager, joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Aoife Barry, Journalist and Author of Social Capital, and Ian Power, CEO of Spunout.ie joined the Last Word to discuss the week's biggest trending stories, including the ever controversial topic of the price of a pint in Ireland, and Meghan Markle's jam making skills! Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Dee Reddy joined The Last Word to discuss the surprise release of global popstar Taylor Swift's latest album. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Dr. Catherine Baker from the Anti-Bullying Centre in DCU joined The Last Word to discuss a new DCU study into the affect of toxic social media content on teenage boys. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

A new study claims that climate change will wipe out 20% of global GDP by 2050. John Gibbons joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

From flower monitors to robo lawnmowers, Andy O'Donoghue joined The Last Word to discuss his picks for the latest and greatest in garden tech! Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

43 years later, the Stardust inquests have found that 48 people people died by unlawful killing on the 14th of February 1981. Lisa Lawlor, daughter of Francis and Maureen who died in the fire, Samantha Mangan, daughter of Helena Mangan, and Stephanie Rohan from the TodayFM Newsroom joined The Last Word to discuss the news and pay tribute to the victims of the fire. Listen by pressing the 'Play' bu...

EIR staff were told not the obey the law by their management Charlie Weston, Personal finance editor with The Irish Independent joins Matt to discuss For the full chat click the play button below.

New law discriminates against less wealthy people going through divorce, barrister says Paul C McCarthy, Chair of The Family Lawyers Association Of Ireland joins Matt to discuss For the full chat click the 'Play' button on this page.

Tara Mines in Navan have just announced they will be reopening Ian Guider, Columnist, The Business Post joins Matt to discuss For the full chat click the play button below.

Janet Horner, Green Party and Dublin City Councillor, and Geraldine Herbert, Motoring Editor for The Sunday Independent joined The Last Word to discuss the latest in motoring stories, including news that may cause hassle for EV drivers. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

What is next for Israel after Iran's major attack over the weekend? Dr. Patrick Bury, Senior Lecturer in Security at the University of Bath and Former NATO Analyst, and Hannah McCarthy, Journalist in Beirut reporting on the Israel-Hamas war, joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Sarah Slattery from travelexpert.ie is back with her recommendations for the beautiful region of Tuscany, Italy. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

900 schools have been added to the new hot school meal programme, bringing the total to 2,000. TD Heather Humphries, Minister for Social Protection joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Fianna Fáil's final Ard Fheis before the general election takes place today and tomorrow, Minister for Finance, Michael McGrath joined The Last Word to discuss the challenges being faced by Ireland as we approach another election. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.