The Last Word with Matt Cooper

US Senators no longer have to follow the traditional 'business attire' dress code while on the Senate floor. Cal Thomas, Nationally Syndicated Columnist, and Marion McKeone, US correspondent with The Business Post joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Medicine shortages are becoming more and more common in the world of healthcare. Which medicines are the most affected today, and how serious is this issue? Dr. Brian Higgins joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page,

Following Russell Brand's recent allegations, Irish Times Columnist Fintan O’Toole joined The Last Word to discuss his piece on the matter, featured in yesterday's paper. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

After Ireland's 59-16 win over Tonga, attention now turns to the next Pool B clash with South Africa on Saturday. Alan Quinlan, Paul Wallace and Fergus McFadden joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

The BBC and Channel 4 have both launched investigations following a documentary which aired over the weekend detailing serious allegations against comedian Russell Brand. Nick Ferrari joined The Last Word from London along with Noeline Blackwell, Chief Executive of the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

The weekly travel slot continues, this time some recommendations on a scenic and relaxing cruise along the River Shannon. Sarah Slattery from TheTravelExpert.ie joined The Last Word. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Patrick Kielty hosted his first Late Late Show on Friday, Channel 4 aired a joint investigation between them, The Times and The Sunday Times newspapers into allegations against Russell Brand and the first trailer for Fraiser has been released. Joe O'Shea and Elaine Burke joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

The Minister for Agriculture has appeared before the Oireachtas Agriculture Committee today to discuss the new nitrate directive incoming from the European Union. He joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

In our continuing slot on the Rugby World Cup, we're joined by former Ireland internationals Billy Holland and Paul Wallace to discuss Ireland's upcoming clash with Tonga. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

The Week Trending continues this week with a look ahead to Patrick Kielty's first Late Late Show, the hole at Portmarnock Beach causing a stir and trouble in Trinity, along with much more. Roe McDermott, Irish Times advice columnist and Kieran Cunningham, Chief Sports Writer, Irish Daily Star joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Tadhg Hickey has released a new book "A Portrait as A Piss Artist of a Young Man". The fellow Cork man joined The Last Word to talk about it. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Could we soon see a car-free Dublin City Centre? Brian Caulfield, Professor of Transport at the School of Engineering in Trinity College Dublin, and Colm Ryder, Infrastructure Coordinator for Dublin Cycling Campaign joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Alan O’Reilly from Carlow Weather and Environmental Commentator John Gibbons joined The Last Word to discuss the responsibility we have as a nation to both mitigate and adapt when it comes to the issue of global warming. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Andy O’Donoghue joined The Last Word to discuss the incredible developments in medical tech in recent years. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

The Government has published its speed limit review. What will the implications of this review be, and how drastic a change can we expect? Jack Chambers, Minister for State at the Department of Transport joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Irish businessman Bernard Looney has resigned from his role as Chief Executive of BP following allegations relating to past relationships with colleagues. Ian Guider joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Do people in Ireland know how to react in the event of a flood, and are we prepared for flooding to become a more common issue? Alan O’Reilly from Carlow Weather, Councillor Deirdre Forde of Fine Gael, and Liz Dunphy, Reporter with The Irish Examiner joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

What is the likelihood of Ireland becoming a totally cashless society in the near future? Celine Clarke, Head of Advocacy & Public Affairs with Age Action, James Kelly, Head of Financial Services with KPMG, and Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor with The Irish Independent joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

The RSA has launched a renewed campaign to achieve 0 road deaths by 2050? Is it realistic? Sam Waide, Chief Executive of Road Safety Authority and Donna Price, Chair of the Irish Road Victims Association joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

1 in 5 women in Ireland die from heart disease. What signs should you lookout for and are there any precautions you can take Dr. Brian Higgins, GP from Galway Primary Care joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Our Rugby World-Cup continues following Ireland's explosive opening game of the tournament! Matt Williams, and Cian Tracey joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Tánaiste Micheál Martin has confirmed cuts to the Universal Social Charge are being considered as part of Budget 2024. Danny McConnell, Editor for The Business Post, and Suzanne Rogers, Research and Policy Analyst for Social Justice Ireland joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Half a million people will become eligible for free GP care before the end of the year, with 215,000 to avail of it from today. Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Considering a trip to Paris this Autumn? Sarah Slattery joined The Last Word with her top tips for seeing the sights without the hassle! Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Tomorrow sees Ireland take on Romania in the opening game of the Rugby World Cup in France. To discuss, Alan Quinlan, Duncan Casey and Matt Williams joined The Last Word. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.