The Last Word with Matt Cooper
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The Last Word with Matt Cooper
On Ireland's most cutting edge current affairs show, Matt and his guests provide a running stream of intelligent opinions and heated debates on the issues that matter most to Irish listeners. You might not always agree, but you'll never want to miss a Word.
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Additional €19m Allocated For SNAs For Next Academic Year But Future Remains Uncertain
Government has allocated an additional €19 million for special needs assistants (SNAs) to ensure there are no cuts in the 2026/27 academic year follow...
The Last Word On The US: US DOJ Removed Some Epstein Files Related To Trump
The US Justice Department buried some Epstein files which included allegations that President Donald Trump sexually abused a minor, according to an in...
Tuesday Marks Four Years Of Russia’s Invasion Of Ukraine
Tuesday, February 24th 2026 makes it 4 years since Ukraine was invaded by Russian forces. In those four years, it’s estimated that over 15,000 civilia...
After Another North London Derby Hammering, Are Spurs Genuine Relegation Contenders?
Arsenal travelled to Tottenham on Sunday and got their Premier League title challenge back on track with a comprehensive 4-1 victory over their North...
BBC Withdraws BAFTAS From iPlayer After Racial Slur Is Broadcast During Show
The BBC has removed its coverage of Sunday night’s BAFTA awards from iPlayer after a racial slur was broadcast on BBC One and remained uncorrected for...
Holyhead Port To Trial Facial Recognition Technology
Passengers travelling between Ireland and Wales this week will be scanned with facial recognition technology as part of a pilot scheme that’s being ro...
More Than Half Of Workers Feel They Are Not Paid Fairly
Over half of Irish workers feel that their pay does not fairly reflect the skills and effort that they bring to their role, according to a new survey...
Week Trending: X Files, Austrian Climber Convicted & The Rise Of Humanoid Robots
On the Week Trending, TV producer Paddy Duffy and journalist and podcast host Elaine Burke discuss the conviction of an Austrian climber for leaving h...
The Royal Family In Crisis - What's Next?
Britain's royal family has been plunged into crisis following the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten Windsor on suspicion of misconduct while in office.
The Last Word On The Environment: New Initiative Seeks To Save Irish Hedgehogs
A new initiative is looking for members of the public to sign up to become 'hedgehog helpers' in a bid to protect the much-loved animal.
John Gi...
Paul Cullen On His Memoir About Searching For His Missing Early Years
Paul Cullen, former Irish Times Health Correspondent, talks to Matt about Outsider, his memoir that charts his recovery from injuries sustained in a f...
Andrew Mountbatten Windsor Arrested On Suspicion Of Misconduct In Public Office
On Thursday morning, Andrew Mountbatten Windsor was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
The arrest comes after Thames Valley P...
Culture Club: Una McKevitt
Playwright, author and director, Una McKevitt is the latest inductee into the Last Word Culture Club.
Una's play, Fair Deal, is running at the P...
U2 Speak Out On Gaza, Ukraine & The Killing Of Renée Good In New EP
U2 have surprised fans by dropping a six-track EP, 'Days of Ash', which is their most political work in years with songs about the killing of Renée Go...
The Last Word On Music: Is Charli xcx's Wuthering Heights Album The Best Thing About The Film?
Wuthering Heights, starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi, has been met with mixed reviews since its release last Friday. However, critics have laude...
The Last Word On The US: Civil Rights Leader Jesse Jackson Dies Aged 84
US civil rights leader Jesse Jackson has died aged 84. His death marks the last of the iconic civil rights leaders who were led by Martin Luther King...
39,000 Shortfall in Student Beds Adding To Housing Crisis
A report from Sherry Fitzgerald found a 39,000 deficit in the number of student beds available to rent
Matt is joined by USI/AMLE VP for the Du...
Edel Coffey On How Writing Crime Fiction Is Her Source Of Escapism
Author Edel Coffey has published her third novel ‘In Glass Houses’.
She joins Matt on The Last Word to talk about why writing crime fiction appe...
The Last Word On Travel: Holiday Ideas For Couples, Friends And Solo Travellers
Sarah Slattery from thetravelexpert.ie joins The Last Word to chat about some great deals and incredible trips for adults looking to get away.
S...
The Week Trending: Winter Olympics Controversy, €100 Culture Card & Dáil Bar Sales
This week on The Week Trending, Matt is joined by Eoghan Tomas McDermott Managing Director at the Communications Clinic and News Reporter with the Iri...
The Last Word on the Environment: Celebrating 5 years
This week on The Last Word on the Environment John Gibbons joins Matt to celebrate 5 years.
They discuss the past five years and what's next
Calls For FAI To Boycott Nations League Fixture Against Israel
The FAI has said that it will fulfil its Nations League fixtures against Israel later this year despite previously calling on Uefa to ban the team las...
Man United Co-Owner Criticised After Saying UK has been "Colonised by Immigrants"
Over the last day Manchester United Co-Owner Jim Ratcliffe has been heavily criticised for comments he made including saying the UK has been 'colonise...
Fall In Average Working Hours Driven By Fathers Taking More Time Off
Are you working less hours per week since the pandemic?
Average hours worked in Ireland fell by 6.5% between 2019 and 2024, according to a new...
Tech Thursday: The Latest Keyboards And Peripherals
Tech expert Andy O'Donoghue joins Matt on The Last Word to talk through all the latest keyboards and peripherals on the market to improve your home of...
Culture Club: Tom Dunne
Tom Dunne, broadcaster and singer/songwriter with Something Happens, joins The Last Word for the Culture Club.
Tom chats all about his favourit...
What's Next for Irish In America In Trump's Immigration Crackdown?
The Taoiseach said there are "five to six" cases of Irish people being held by Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) in the US
This includes K...
The Last Word on Music: TodayFM's 100 Greatest Irish Songs Of All Time
This week on a special edition of The Last Word on Music, Dee Reddy and John Caddell join Danny McConnell to share their picks for the greatest Irish...
The Last Word On The US: Democrats Reject Latest White House Offer On ICE Reform
Democrats are taking a hard line in negotiations over funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as they demand greater controls on immigra...
The Last Word on Travel: Family Holidays
This week on The Last Word on Travel, Sarah Slattery joins Frank Greaney to give us the best recommendations for family getaways
From luxury to...
Sick Palestinian Children Arrive In Ireland For Treatment
A group of Palestinian children have arrived in Ireland for treatment for various illnesses.
The Irish Red Cross are helping to oversee the trea...
TikTok Is 'Addictive' And Must Change - EU
European regulators are seeking to ban TikTok's most addictive features such as infinite scroll, autoplay, and its “highly personalised” recommender s...
League Of Ireland 2026 Season Preview
The new League of Ireland season kicks off this weekend and after Shamrock Rovers' domination last year, can anyone stop Stephen Bradley's side this t...
The Week Trending: Ski Jumper enhancements, Catherine Connolly & Coldplay Kiss Cam Return
This week on The Week Trending Will O'Callaghan is joined by Cathal O'Sullivan and Emily Keegan to discuss the weeks biggest trending stories
T...
How Money Laundering Is Taking Over The World
While it's constantly said that we are rapidly moving towards a cashless society, in the world of organised crime, cash remains the undisputed king. <...
Helmets And High-Vis Clothing To Be Mandatory For E-Bike And E-Scooter Users
Following advice from the Road Safety Authority, the government announced that it intends to make wearing high-visibilty clothing and helmets mandator...
Tech Thursday: Getting The Best Sound From Your TV
The Last Word's tech guru Andy O'Donoghue is back with the latest gadgets and sound-systems to optimise your streaming and listening experiences.
Culture Club: Dave Rudden
Author Dave Rudden is the latest inductee into the Last Word Culture Club. His latest book, the fantasy adventure Sister Wake, is his first book for a...
When Should You Call A Doctor When You Have A Sick Child?
Paediatric consultant Dr Niamh Lynch's joins The Last Word to chat about her new book 'Should I Be Worried?' - a go-to-guide for parents of young chi...
Personal Finance: Monthly Costs Of Owning A Car Hits New High
Carzone’s 2026 Motoring Report has found that the average cost of running a car is now €224.40, which is a 6% increase on last year.
Insurance p...