The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Gardaí believe human remains found yesterday in Cork may be those of missing man Ciaran Quilligan. Barry Roche, Southern Correspondent for The Irish Times joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

The Government plans to implement specially dedicated flights for deporting failed asylum applicants. Why is this and what will it involve? Cathal Malone, Immigration Lawyer, and Conor Gallagher, Crime and Security Correspondent for The Irish Times joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

With only one qualification for the Eurovision finals in the last ten attempts, is it time for a change of direction for Ireland? Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

When will the next general election take place? Are Sinn Fein losing support? Aisling Moloney, Political Correspondent for The Irish Daily Mail, Daniel Murray, Political Correspondent with The Business Post, and Gerard Howlin, Public Affairs Consultant and Former Government Advisor joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Why has Ryanair cut its annual profit forecast, despite a big year for the airline? Ian Guider, Columnist with The Business Post joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Are you thinking of taking a solo trip? Sarah Slattery from  Travelexpert.ie  and Sinead Kennedy, Author, Travel Writer & Solo Travel Expert joined The Last Word to discuss the best options available! Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

A deal was been reached for a new public sector pay rise following extensive negotiations. Niall Shanahan, Communications Officer with Forsa and Daniel McConnell, Editor for The Business Post joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

In news that has shaken the football world, Jurgen Klopp has announced he will step down as Liverpool manager at the end of the season. Mark Lawrenson and Tony Cascarino joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Brianna Parkins and Eoghan Tomás McDermott joined The Last Word to discuss the week's biggest trending stories, including the death of Ian Bailey. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

The Citizen's Assembly on Drugs Use has called for the decriminalisation of drugs for personal use. Chair of the Assembly and former HSE CEO Paul Reid joined The Last Word with the latest. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

It's Tech Thursday, and this week it's all about what you may need to spruce up your home office. Tech Journalist Andy O'Donoghue joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

The Last Word on Movies looked at Andrew Scott and Paul Mescal in All of Us Strangers. Roe McDermott, Movies Editor with Hot Press joined the show to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

The Chair of the RTÉ Board, Siún Ní Raghallaigh has made a statement in relation to the recent Toy Show The Musical Controversy. Columnist with The Business Post, Ian Guider had the latest. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

A report from Grant Thornton has found that the RTÉ board did not sign off on Toy Show: The Musical. 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.

Is the prospect of a car-free Dublin City centre realistic? Richard Guiney, CEO of Dublin Town, Michael Pidgeon, Green Party Councillor and Geraldine Herbert, Motoring Editor with The Sunday Independent joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Singer and songwriter Janis Ian joined us this week for The Culture Club! Press the 'Play' button on this page to hear her choices.

PTSB are increasing their current account fees for almost half a million customers. 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.

According to the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland's annual review, 63% of people believe house prices in Ireland have peaked. John O’Sullivan, Chair of SCSI Practice and Policy Committee and Killian Woods, Business Reporter for The Business Post joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Cal Thomas, Nationally Syndicated US Columnist , and Marion McKeone, US Correspondent for The Business Post joined The Last Word to discuss the latest news from the US Presidential race. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Cillian Murphy has received his first ever Oscar nomination, in the running for Best Actor in a Leading Role. Brian Lloyd joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

What age should young girls be using expensive skincare products? Dr. Colman Noctor, Child Psychotherapist & Author joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Will the infamous TV license fee by replaced by monthly internet tax? Joe O’Shea and Elaine Burke joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Arnotts and Brown Thomas have written to Dublin City Council to express concerns around future transport plans which may affect footfall in the city. Ian Guider, Columnist with The Business Post joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

If you're looking for some inspiration for a holiday with your partner, Sarah Slattery from Travelexpert.ie joined The Last Word to discuss the best deals available. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Barry Regan, Executive Vice President for Global Operations at Dexcom joined The Last Word to discuss a new Galway plant which could create up to 1,000 jobs. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.