The Last Word with Matt Cooper

A man has admitted murdering Aidan Moffitt and Michael Snee in Sligo. 23-year-old Yousef Palani, of Markievicz Heights in Sligo, will be sentenced for the double murder in October. Today FM's Courts Correspondent joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Minister for Higher Education, Simon Harris has pleaded for home owners to rent out a room to students as another crisis looms. Meanwhile, the Union of Students in Ireland wants more protection from students in digs. Their Welfare Vice President, Colette Murphy joined The Last Word.

The Garda have received an extra 10m to increase their presence on the streets of Dublin. But what has the reaction been? Brendan O'Connor, President of the Garda Representation Association joins Matt to discuss. For the full chat click the 'Play' button on this page.

The Week Trending covers Morrissey criticising Sinead tributes, The further ticket pain Coldplay fans are dealing with and the national party's gold reserve and more. Matt was joined by Dave Hanratty - Host of the No Encore podcast and Aoife Barry - Arts journalist to discuss. For the full chat click the 'Play' button on this page.

July 2023 is on track to be the hottest month in recorded history, with UN chief António Guterres warning of 'global boiling'. What does this mean? John Gibbons joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

We took some time today on The Last Word to pay a proper tribute to the beautiful soul of Sinéad O'Connor. We heard music and clips from Sinéad, and heartfelt messages from our listeners. Listen to the entire piece by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Legendary singer Sinéad O'Connor has died at the age of 56. John Caddell and Dee Reddy joined The Last Word to remember her life and career. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said Eamon Ryan's rail review makes a case for more investment in roads. Eugene Drennan, IRHA President, and John Gibbons, Environmental Commentator, joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

1 in 10 adults in a relationship have a secret bank account, Aviva has found. Why is this? 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 US Embassy in Dublin has issued a security warning to those from the US planning to travel to the capital city. Larry Donnelly, Law Lecturer at the University of Galway & Political Columnist with TheJournal.ie, and Paul Gallagher, General Manager of Buswells Hotel in Dublin city Centre joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Huge demand has resulted in thousands of hopefuls missing out on tickets to see one of Coldplay's Croke Park shows. John Caddell and Dee Reddy joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Spotify are the latest streaming giant to increase their subscription prices, with a premium subscription to increase by €1 per month. 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.

Country artist Jason Aldean's song 'Try That In A Small Town' has amassed millions of streams amid controversy surrounding its lyrics. 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.

The Government has announced that publicly funded utility treatments will be provided from September, with some exceptions. 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.

Gardaí are warning of the potential of "cocaine tourists" following a number of suspected drug wash-ups along the Donegal coast. They're urging people not to engage in such activity. Stephen Maguire from The Donegal Daily joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

What is phubbing? Is Barbie a Communist? Should we start banning ads for cars? Roe McDermott, Movies Editor with Hotpress Magazine and Kieran Cunningham, Chief Sports Writer with the Irish Daily Star joined The Last Word for The Week Trending. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Captain Nichola Fryday has announced her retirement from international rugby. Joining The Last Word to discuss was Murray Kinsella - Rugby Writer with The42.ie. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Whilst it may be bucketing in Ireland, abroad has the opposite issue of major heatwaves. But, are they here to stay? John Gibbons - Environmental Commentator joins the show to discuss. For the full chat click the 'Play' button on this page.

Heading abroad to escape the rain and wondering how you could improve that holiday even more? Tech journalist Andy O'Donoghue joins the show to tell us the best tech you can use to improve your holidays. For the full chat click the 'Play' button on this page.

Following the horrific findings at Tuam, the Minister has announced that they will be attempting to send the remains of some children back to their families. However, many may not be identified. Daniel McSweeney, director of authorised intervention with responsibility for the excavation of the children's burial site at Tuam joins the show to discuss. For the full chat click the 'Play' button on th...

A new report by the ESRI has shown that 80% of people in Ireland over the age of 40 own their own home, but only one-third of people under the age of 40 currently own a home. Rachel Slaymaker, Research officer ESRI and Sarah McGuinness, Assistant News Editor, Business Post join the show to discuss. For the full chat click the 'Play' button on this page.

Recently, the Sunday Independent tracked down a "Money for Jam" scheme supposedly ran by former Head of the FAI, John Delaney. Mark Tighe, Co-Author of Champagne Football and Journalist with the Sunday Independent joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Diageo has announced yet another price rise from August. Draught beer of Hop House, Guinness, Carlsberg, Rockshore, and Smithwhicks will rise by at least 4c. 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 Low Pay Commission is set to recommend a 12 percent or €1.40 increase in the hourly minimum wage. Joining The Last Word to discuss is Neil McDonnell, Chief Executive of ISME and Dr. Tom McDonnell, Co-Director of the Nevin Economic Research Institute. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

A new report from Met Eireann today states that Ireland has become 'Warmer and Wetter' in the last 30 years. John Sweeney, emeritus professor of geography at Maynooth University and Ciara Ryan, climatologist, Met Éireann join the show to discuss why they believe this is. For the full chat click the 'Play' button on this page.