The Last Word with Matt Cooper

A viral video showing a 14-year-old school boy being violently assaulted in Navan has been watched over 5 million times. Conor Gallagher, Crime and Security Correspondent with the Irish Times, and Professor James O’Higgins Norman from the National Anti-Bullying Research and Resource Centre at DCU joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

A study from DCU has found traces of antibiotics and antidepressants in Irish rivers. John Gibbons, environmental commentator joined us with details of the study. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

In a speech in the Dáil today, Tánaiste & Minister for Defence Micheál Martin gave details of the consultative review into Ireland’s defence policy, including military neutrality. Prof John O’Brennan, Director of the Maynooth Centre for European and Eurasian Studies and Matt Carthy, TD and Sinn Fein Spokesperson on Foreign Affairs & Defence, debated the role of neutrality in Ireland’s defence poli...

HMV is making a return to Ireland seven year after closing it’s last store here. Journalist Aoife Barry and Today FM presenter Ed Smith, look ahead to the re-opening and discuss the resurgence of vinyl. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button this page.

From the latest in BBQ tech, meat thermometers, oven cameras and outdoor entertainment systems, Andy O’Donoghue has all the gadgets to turn your garden into a summer party scene. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

A major international report has predicted that it is probable the world will break the 1.5 degree celsius climate threshold by 2027. So what does this mean? Dr. Chris Mays, Lecturer in Paleontology at the School of Biological, Earth & Environmental Sciences at UCC joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Is Netflix's new Conor McGregor documentary worth a watch? Elaine Burke joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Most wouldn't think of their local Credit Union as the place to get a mortgage, but could it be one of the best options available? 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.

EU legislation which proposes minimum energy performance standards is being drafted and could prevent people who own their own homes from selling them in the future. Orla Coyle, Head of Energy and Sustainability at Savills, and Joe Durkan, Head of SEAI's Technical Department, joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

What should patients know if considering travelling abroad for a cosmetic procedure? 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.

The Public Section Climate Action Mandate highlights a number of actions to be taken in order to reduce emissions by 51% by the end of the decade, one of which is to phase out public sector parking. Pauline O’Reilly, Green Party Senator, and Michael Healy Rae, Independent TD for Kerry joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Snooker legend Ronnie O'Sullivan joined us on The Last Word to discuss his life, career, and new book Unbreakable. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

A political comment made by Derry Girls star Siobhán McSweeney during her BAFTAs acceptance speech was cut by BBC1 from footage for their highlights show, which aired last night. Joe O’Shea and Elaine Burke joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Why is it difficult at present to get basic hay fever drugs from pharmacies in Ireland? Irish Pharmacy Union President Dermot Twomey joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Footage has been shared online of a group of young men attacking and dismantling a makeshift asylum seeker camp, with more videos later showing the camp in flames. Lucky Khambule from the Movement of Asylum Seekers in Ireland, and Jack Power, News Reporter with The Irish Times joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

According to 2019 data from the CSO, 94% of women in Ireland do not return to work after having kids. But is it feasible to do so in 2023? Brianna Parkins from The Irish Times joins Matt to discuss her findings. For the full chat click the 'Play' button on this page.

UK police slammed over their treatment of protestors, Ireland's obsession with fake tan, and Trump's disastrous CNN Townhall were just some of the topics covered in 'The Week Trending'. Sarah McGuinness, Assistant News Editor with the Business Post and Mick Clifford, Special Correspondent with the Irish Examiner joined Matt to discuss the top trending stories this week. Catch the full chat by pres...

After Everton's win against Briton, Manchester City are in for a much more challenging game against Everton. Mark Lawrenson and Tony Cascarino join Matt to discuss this in full. For the full chat click the 'Play' button on this page.

Following Eurovision disappointment for Ireland in the first of two semi-finals, the question is being asked, where is it all going wrong for us? Broadcaster and Journalist Elaine Burke joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

A report released by two Irish charities today has shown that up to 1 in 4 older tenants expect to be paying rent for the rest of their lives. Eoin O’Broin, Sinn Fein spokesperson on housing and Anne Marie O’Reilly, National Advocacy Spokesperson for Threshold joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Eirgrid has held an auction for contracts to build offshore Irish wind farms. The Government's current climate aims require 70% of energy to come from renewable sources by 2030. John Gibbons joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

From sous vide cookers to hydroponic gardens, Andy O’Donoghue joined us to discuss the latest in tech for your kitchen! Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Will today's meeting of the Retail Forum lead to lower prices in our supermarkets? Duncan Graham, Managing Director of Retail Excellence Ireland joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Should the price of GAAGo warrant a reduction in the cost of the TV license? Dick Clerkin, former Monaghan footballer and Jennifer Whitmore, Social Democrats TD joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Former US President Donald Trump has been found liable for sexually abusing and defaming columnist E. Jean Carroll by a New York jury. 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.