The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Vera Pauw is no longer in charge of the Women's International Team, but has the FAI explained their reasons for sacking the manager? Gavin Cooney from The42.ie joined The Last Word to discuss.

Health insurance in Ireland is about to get more expensive as one provider announced price hikes starting in October. 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.

Airbnb has published its 2022 Irish economic impact report. The report says Airbnb boosted the Irish economy by €500 million last year. But, it has been met with criticism, some saying it has a negative impact on Ireland. Joining The Last Word was Máire Ní Mhurchú, chairperson, the Irish Self-Catering Federation and Cian O’Callaghan TD, Social Democrats housing spokesperson. Catch the full chat by...

John Caddell and Dee Reddy joined The Last Word to take a look at the weekend that lies ahead for Ireland's biggest music festival, Electric Picnic. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

How would RTÉ's register of interests work for staff and contractors in the future? Ian Guider, Business Columnist with The Business Post joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Will Trump's latest assigned court date help him with the upcoming election? 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.

How can we spot and deal with psychosomatic illness and anxiety in our day to day lives? Dr. Brian Higgins joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Liverpool enjoyed an incredible win over Newcastle over the weekend, with only 10 men on the pitch. Mark Lawrenson, Tony Cascarino, and Miguel Delaney joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

A number of Irish people, including at least 3 women in their 30s have died this year as a result of travelling abroad for cosmetic procedures. Priscilla Lynch, Clinical Editor for the Medical Independent, and Professor Helen Heneghan, Consultant Bariatric Surgeon at St. Vincent’s Hospital joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

According to a report written by John Mooney, Crime Correspondent with The Sunday Times, issues have arisen within the Kinahane Cartel between Christy Kinahan Senior and son Daniel Kinahan. He joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.  

Can we expect a long-awaited drop in energy prices in the coming months? Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor with The Irish Independent and Adrian Cummins, Chief Executive for the Restaurant’s Association of Ireland joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Spain FA Chief won't quit, Presidential mugshot and potential culling of soap stars are just some of the topics covered in this weeks 'Week Trending' Lorcan Nyhan, Head of Training, Communications Clinic & Brianna Parkin, Irish Times Columnist join Matt to discuss For the full chat click the 'Play' button on this page.

Elon Musk is threatening to get involved in Helen McEntee's hate speech laws and has promised to file legal action to stop it from becoming law. Michael McDowell, independent Senator, former AG and Minister for Justice joins Matt to discuss. For the full chat click the 'Play' button on this page.

Ireland is set to play in their last rugby world build-up game. Matt Williams joins Matt to discuss. For the full chat click the 'Play' button on this page.

With drone technology becoming more and more popular, how is it set to improve our lives in the coming years? Andy O’Donoghue joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Do Leaving Cert grading methods need to become tougher to combat the rising levels of university dropouts in recent years? Brian Mooney, Irish Times Education Columnist & Guidance Counsellor, and Bryan O’Mahony, President for Academic Affairs at USI joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

In last night's presidential debate, candidate Vivek Ramaswamy painted a bleak picture of the republican party's future contributions to global climate politics. Sadhbh O’Neill, Coordinator of the Stop Climate Chaos Coalition joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Assistant Commissioner Justin Kelly has said open drug use will surge if laws are liberalised in relation to the availability, consumption and possession of drugs. Dr Garett McGovern, GP specialising in addiction treatment and Medical Director of Priority Medical Clinic in Dundrum joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Wholesale energy prices are falling, but why isn't the consumer seeing a reduction in bills? Ian Guider from The Business Post dropped by for the weekly business slot. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

A shocking statistic has revealed that almost a quarter of Ireland's pubs have closed since 2005. 108 pubs closed last year according to an annual survey. John Clendennen, President of the Vintners Federation of Ireland and Independent TD Michael Healy Rae joined The Last Word. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Our weekly money slot with Charlie Weston continues with a twist! This special includes Daragh Cassidy – Head of Communications with Bonkers.ie and Neasa Hourigan – Green Party TD for Dublin Central. Are Irish people getting enough from their banks? The Last Word discusses. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

There has been backlash to the NCT's decision to make their mandatory services cashless. Peadar Toibin, Aontu leader and TD for Meath West, and John Lowe, Financial Advisor, and Author of The Money Doctor joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Will Ireland have to face enormous fines from the EU in 2030 as a result of not meeting climate targets? Noel Cunniffe, Chief Executive at Wind Energy Ireland, and Dr. Muireann Lynch, Senior Research Officer on Energy Economics at ESRI joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Donald Trump has reportedly decided to ditch tomorrow's Republican debate to record an interview with Tucker Carlson. 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.

What should you be looking out for to avoid sending a sick child to school this September? 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.