The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Gary Murphy, Professor of Politics at The School of Law and Government in DCU, Sarah Carey, Columnist for The Irish Independent, and Craig Hughes, Political Editor for The Irish Daily Mail joined The Last Word for a two part special to discuss the most important political question of the week, what kind of Taoiseach will Simon Harris be? Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this pa...

All eyes are on Simon Harris this weekend. In January The Last Word caught up with the Minister for Justice and Minister for Higher Education so he could talk us through his Culture Club. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Do you feel like every day stresses are becoming too much? Leisha McGrath, Chartered Work & Organisational Psychologist joined The Last Word to discuss burnout and how to recognise the signs. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Daniel McConnell, Editor of The Business Post, and Neale Richmond, Fine Gael TD and Minister of State for Business and Employment & Retail joined The Last Word to discuss the latest news on Leo Varadkar's potential replacement following his sudden exit. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

How can you maximise your smartphone or tablet to make it your own portable office? Andy O’Donoghue joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Do you feel underpaid? Would perks like extra holidays or health insurance make your job more bearable? Dr. Tom McDonnell, Co-Director at the Nevin Economic Research Institute, Ben Finnegan, TodayFM News Anchor, and Peter Cosgrove, Managing Director at Futurewise joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Leo announced his shock resignation today, but just how good of a Taoiseach was he for business? Ian Guider, Business columnist, Business Post joins Matt to discuss. For the full chat click the 'Play' button on this page.

Hundreds of jobs at risk as Ted Baker calls in administrators. Ian Guider, Business Columnist, Business Post joins Matt to discuss. For the full chat click the 'Play' button on this page.

Trump has once again hit headlines, he now can't make $464m bond. Cal Thomas, a Nationally syndicated US columnist and Marion Mckeone, US correspondent, Business Post join Matt to discuss. Full the full chat click the 'Play' button below.

Poor connectivity affects readings from thousands of smart meters Daragh Cassidy, head of communications in Bonkers.ie and Carmel O'Connor ESB Networks smart metering project manager join Matt to discuss. For the full chat click the 'Play' button on this page.

Convicted Garda killer Pearse McAuley has been found dead at his home in Strabane. Ronan McGreevy, Irish Times journalist and co-author with Tommy Conlan of The Kidnapping joins Matt to discuss. For the full chat click the play button below.

Ryanair and Eir are just some of the top complained about companies in Ireland. Gráinne Griffin, director of communications with the CCPC joined The Last Word. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Leo Varadkar is in Washington D.C. where today he was hosted by US President Joe Biden. Marion McKeone, US Correspondent with The Business Post joined The Last Word.

In a whirlwind of a week where Louis Walsh and Jedward go head to head, some Irish artists have pulled out of a music festival in the US and 'Kate Gate' continues to rumble on in the background. Sarah McGuinness, Assistant News Editor of the Business Post and Today FM's Ben Finnegan discuss the Week Trending. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Finally some good news for tracker mortgage holders. Michael Dowling, Managing Director of Dowling Financial joined The Last Word. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

The EU is taking a case against Ireland and its treatment of its own bogs. The Last Word on the Environment with John Gibbons. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

On Tech Thursday, Andy O'Donoghue discussed recycling old devices and the benefits. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

The European People's Party is proposing to deport asylum seekers to countries on the 'safe' list. Cathal Malone, an immigration lawyer, and Daniel McConnell, Editor of the Business Post joined The Last Word. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

There are concerns Asylum Seekers sleeping in tents in a makeshift camp in Dublin. Kitty Holland - Social Affairs Correspondent with The Irish Times and Nick Henderson - CEO of the Irish Refugee Council. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

The European Parliament has voted to bring in tighter controls on Artificial Intelligence. Adrian Weckler, Tech editor of the Irish Independent and Fine Gael MEP Deirdre Clune joined The Last Word. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Further hikes to petrol and diesel are on the way this April. Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor with the Irish Independent joined The Last Word. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar is in the US and Trump says there'll be no money for Ukraine if he gets into power. The Last Word on the US with Cal Thomas and Marion McKeone. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Irish musicians such as Kneecap and Gavin James have pulled out of a US music festival in protest over the war in Gaza. The Last Word on Music with Dave Hanratty and John Caddell. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

The former RTÉ news journalist Charlie Bird has passed away. He had been diagnosed with MND and had raised money for various charities in recent years. The Last Word remembered him with his friend Paul Allen of Paul Allen & Associates PR. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Our own Ben Finnegan from the Today FM newsroom visited Malawi to see first hand the devastation climate change is causing. He joined Matt to talk about what he saw on the ground with Trocaire. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.