The Last Word with Matt Cooper

The EPA has put out a report this year looking at the number of inspections carried out on septic tanks across the country. It was found that 20% posed a risk to human health. Noel Byrne, Programme Manager with the EPA, and Peter Flynn, Mayo Fine Gael Councillor joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Sliabh Liag in Donegal remains closed as Gardaí continue their search for a missing person. Stephen Maguire from Donegal Daily joined The Last Word to discuss new information that has been found in recent days. Listen to the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Almost a week after the news that RTÉ had underdeclared payments to Ryan Tubridy, several executives and board members have appeared before the Oireachtas Committee. Lorcan Nyhan, Head Of Training at The Communications Clinic, and Daniel McConnell, Editor with The Business Post joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Scottish singer Lewis Capaldi has made the decision to take a break from his music career while dealing with the impact of Tourette Syndrome. John Caddell and Dee Reddy joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Donald Trump has been heard on tape openly discussing US military secrets at a golf club. 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.

Daniel McConnell, Editor with The Business Post joined The Last Word to take a look at the details of RTÉ's detailed statement on undisclosed payments made to Ryan Tubridy. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

With many people heading off on summer holidays over the next few weeks, how can we best protect ourselves from the threat of mosquito borne diseases while away? 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.

Mayo will face rivals Dublin in a final 8 showdown this Sunday at Croke Park. Ray Silke, Former Galway Footballer, and Martin Carney, Former Donegal & Mayo Footballer joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

A company that issues pre-paid gift cards has had it's electronic money license revoked leaving it unable to financially honour gift cards sold. Lorcan Allen, Business Editor with The Business Post joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Dee Forbes has resigned as Director General of RTÉ in the midst of the ongoing pay crisis. Kate Shanahan, Journalist and Former Head of Journalism at the Technological University of Dublin, and Daniel McConnell, Editor with The Business Post joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Why not take a trip to the northwest of Italy and see the beautiful Cinque Terre? Sarah Slattery joined The Last Word with all of the details. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Will two of the world's richest men really go through with a cage fight? Elaine Burke joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

What trends can we expect in the tech industry over the next while? Andy O’Donoghue joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

An intense marine heatwave has risen sea surface temperatures to record heights in recent months. Why is this so alarming? John Gibbons joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

It has been confirmed by RTÉ that Ryan Tubridy was paid over €300,000 more than previously disclosed over a 6 year period. Ian Guider joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Is there any way to tackle the massive issue of litter in Dublin City? How will the phasing out of plastic bin bags help? Richard Guiney, CEO of DublinTown, and Janet Horner, Green Party Dublin City Councillor joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Since 1913 Ireland has had a piece of legislation called The Offences Against The State Act. What is it, and does it need to go? Alan Farrell, Fine Gael TD and Justice Spokesperson, and Pa Daly, Sinn Fein TD and Justice Spokesperson joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Energy customers may be facing an unexpected increase in their bills due to expiry on discounted deals. Is there any way to soften the blow? Charlie Weston joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Taylor Swift is coming to Ireland next year to play at the Aviva Stadium. That and much more on our weekly music slot with John Caddell and Dee Reddy. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Hunter Biden has agreed to plead guilty to two misdemeanor tax charges. 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.

Heart palpitations are usually harmless, but there are times when you should get yourself checked. Dr. Brian Higgins from Galway Primary Care joined The Last Word to offer his advice. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Jonathan Dowdall appeared in the Court of Appeal today in relation to his sentencing for facilitating the murder of David Byrne at the Regency Hotel in Dublin in 2016. Frank Greany, Today FM's Courts Correspondent had the latest. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

American college football team Notre Dame Fighting Irish will play the Navy Midshipmen in the Aviva Stadium in August. Nana Osafo-Mensah, Notre Dame Fighting Irish player, joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Author Mark O’Connell has written a book called A Thread Of Violence, based on a number of lengthy conversations with infamous killer Malcolm Macarthur. He joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

President Michael D. Higgins has apologised to Professor Louise Richardson for a "throwaway remark" made while giving his opinion on the Government's International Security Forum. But what are the intentions of this new scheme? Aoife O’Donoghue, Professor of Law at Queen's University Belfast, and Senator Barry Ward of Fine Gael joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the '...