The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Approximately 300 women die a year in Ireland from ovarian cancer, with a total of approximately 400 diagnosed. What should you look out for? Dr. Ilona Duffy joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Broadcaster and former politician, Michael Portillo joined The Last Word to discuss his new documentary, Taking Sides: Britain And The Civil War. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

It seems there is no end in sight for the United States' epidemic of mass shootings, following another shooting in Texas. 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 be done with the forecast 'record breaking budget surplus' this year? Dan O’Brien, Chief Economist at the Institute of International and European Affairs, and Michelle Murphy, Research and Policy Analyst with Social Justice Ireland joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Tánaiste Micheal Martin has weighed in on the GAAGO debate by saying that all GAA matches should be free-to-air. Alan Milton, GAA Director of Communications and Michael Foley, Sportswriter with the Sunday Times joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

What is the existing deal between Ireland and Britain when it comes to the defense of Irish skies against hostile aircraft? Conor Gallagher, Crime and Security Correspondent with the Irish Times, and Patrick Bury, Defense and Security Expert at Bath University and Foreigner NATO Advisor joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

The state plans to oppose Gerry Hutch's bid to have his legal fees covered by the taxpayer after being acquitted of murder last month. Frank Greaney, Today FM courts correspondent joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Are you thinking about a summer holiday? Sarah Slattery joined The Last Word to discuss the best deals and options for a family camping getaway in the sun! Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

How will Leeds United fare against Arsenal this Saturday in the Premier League? Mark Lawrenson and Tony Cascarino joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

What is mortgage interest relief, and will it return later this year? Dr. Ciaran Casey, Economics Lecturer at the University of Limerick joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

A number of popular female figures have pulled out of the race for The Late Late Show's high profile presenter gig. Why does the position's popularity seem to be dwindling? Dave Hanratty, Host of the No Encore Podcast and Mairead Cleary, News Reporter with Bauer Media joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

John Gibbons joined Matt Cooper for The Last Word on the Environment today to say why he thinks President Higgins was right to criticise the world of economics last week. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Heading away on holiday soon? From the best pair of headphones to get to a bracelet that deters sharks, Andy O'Donoghue joined Matt to give his recommendations. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

"The court is horrified that a qualified solicitor would conduct herself in such a manner in this court" judge tells Ammi Burke on the final day of a legal challenge to a decision of the Workplace Relations Commission to reject her unfair dismissal claim against Arthur Cox. Today FM's Court Correspondent, Frank Greaney, has been in court this week and joined Matt to give an update. Catch the full...

The RSA has launched a campaign urging drivers to slow down and look out for cyclists on the road. Imogen Cotter, a professional cyclist, was seriously injured last year when she was hit on her bike. She joined Matt to tell her story.

45% of asthma patients have had to forgo their medications due to cost of living pressures. Sarah Darcy who has suffered from asthma since she was in her teens and Eilis Ni Chaithnia, CEO of the Asthma Society of Ireland joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

A proposal from the Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection could see workers as young as 16 automatically paying into a pension. Denis Naughten, Chair of the Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection and Sarah McGuinness, Assistant News Editor with the Business Post joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

With the cost of food on the rise worldwide, some supermarkets are lowering the prices of dairy products like butter and milk. 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.

Bruce Springsteen is gearing up to play three sold out shows in the RDS this month, the first of which will take place this Friday. Dave Hanratty, host of the No Encore Podcast and Ed Smith, Today FM presenter and host of the Recorded History podcast joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

What kind of welcome will Donald Trump receive when he arrives in Doonbeg tomorrow? Cal Thomas, nationally syndicated columnist and Larry Donnelly, Law Lecturer at the University of Galway & Political Columnist with TheJournal.ie joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

There have been calls for over-the-counter codeine-based drugs to be made available as 'prescription-only' in pharmacies. Dr. Ilona Duffy joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Should we be worried about artificial intelligence? Fianna Fáil Senator Malcolm Byrne and Dr. Oisin Cawley, Lecturer and Researcher in Computing at South East Technological University joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Following a review by Trinity College, the university's Berkeley Library is to be renamed. A new name is yet to be confirmed. Roe McDermott and Eoghan Tomas McDermott joined The Last Word to discuss this and other stories from the past week. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Who is entitled to land on the moon? Tim Marshall, author of The Future of Geography joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Have you heard of WiFi wedding rings? Well, Andy O’Donoghue has! He joined The Last Word to discuss the latest in wearable tech. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.