The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Michael Clifford, Special Correspondent with The Irish Examiner, and Laura Byrne from thejournal.ie joined The Last Word to discuss the week's biggest stories, including Ireland's new Taoiseach, and the death of OJ Simpson. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

With the numbers of deaths on Irish roads rising dramatically, Gardaí have been instructed to conduct 30 minutes of high visibility road policing during each shift. Former Transport Minister, Shane Ross joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Is the EU scaling back on it's environmental ambitions? John Gibbons joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Andy O'Donoghue joined The Last Word with the latest and greatest in laundry tech to help you keep your clothes clean with less stress! Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

OJ Simpson has died aged 76. Marion McKeone, US Correspondent for The Business Post joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

How well has the National Cancer Strategy actually been implemented? Averil Power, CEO of the Irish Cancer Society joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

According to the annual CPL Jobs Survey has found that 60% of people would turn down a job if it doesn't offer an option for hybrid working. Ian Guider, Columnist for The Business Post joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Are banks guilty of discriminating against those who can't qualify for a 'green mortgage'? Charlie Weston. Personal Finance Editor for The Irish Independent joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Designer Helen Steele joined us this week for The Culture Club! Press the 'Play' button on this page to hear her choices.

"When the night comes and she's asleep I just ask What am I doing wrong?" Lisa’s one year old daughter was born into homelessness and they’re living in emergency accommodation.  We're all in for the Big Busk for Focus Ireland to help end homelessness in Ireland, are you? Get involved at TodayFM.com/Busk

Female members of the European Parliament, and those contesting seats in the forthcoming election have been warned of a risk of sexually explicit, 'Deepfake' images being used against them. Elaine Burke, Host of the For Tech's Sake podcast, and Maria Walsh, Fine Gael MEP for Midlands North-West joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

According to the myhome.ie report, Ireland's housing market is 'heating up again'. Conall Mac Collie, Chief Economist for Bank of Ireland, and Author of the myhome.ie report, joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Incoming Taoiseach Simon Harris has suggested that plans to increase the number of sick days workers are entitled to should be put on hold. Owen Reidy, ICTU General Secretary, John Barry, ISME National Council Member & MD of Management Support Services joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Are there any good last minute deals to help you get away from the rain? Sarah Slattery says there are loads! Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Chloe works in the Focus Ireland coffee shop with those experiencing homelessness.  We're all in for the Big Busk for Focus Ireland to help end homelessness in Ireland, are you? Get involved at TodayFM.com/Busk

Over 30 road safety advocate bodies have declared no confidence in the Road Safety Authority. Jason Cullen, Chairperson for the Dublin Commuter Coalition, and Janet Horner, Green Party Councillor joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Roe McDermott, Irish Times Columnist, and Dave Hanratty, Host of the No Encore podcast joined The Last Word to discuss the week's biggest trending stories, including calls for Eurovision boycott. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Record rainfall which shows no sign of stopping is to worsen again with the arrival of storm Kathleen to Ireland. Richard Hackett, Agricultural Consultant, and Francie Gorman, IFA President joined The Last Word t discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Writer and Irish language enthusiast Manchán Magan joined The Last Word to discuss the Irish language and it's place in contemporary Ireland. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

What is your opinion on climate change being introduced as a subject at Leaving Cert level in Irish schools? John Gibbons joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

A new report suggests a united Ireland would cost €20 billion a year for 20 years. But how was this figure reached? Professor John Fitzgerald of Trinity College, and Padraig MacLochlainn, Sinn Féin TD for Donegal joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

From robot window cleaners to smart bins, Andy O'Donoghue is back for Tech Thursday with the latest in tech for your spring cleaning! Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Keilie O’Danza is 25 years old and a care leaver. Keilie was taken into care at 10 and is still traumatised about the time Gardaí arrived to her home with social workers to physically take her into care. She remains upset that she was separated from her younger siblings and feels the familial bonds were broken. When she turned 18, she voluntarily returned to her family of origin, and while she is...

Pat Gates, Coordinator for the Young People At Risk Programme in the North Inner City, and Richard Guiney, Chief Executive for Dublin Town joined The Last Word to discuss the challenges facing An Garda Síochána around policing Dublin City. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

World-class Musician and Composer Neil Martin joined us on The Last Word this week for The Culture Club! Press the 'Play' button on this page to hear his choices.