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.
Fine Gael Senators Propose Ban On Smartphone Ownership For Children 13 And Under
Senator Mary Seery Kearney of Fine Gael, and Elaine Burke from the For Tech's Sake podcast joined The Last Word to discuss a new proposal from Fine Gael senators to see smartphone devices banned in Ireland for children under the age of 13.
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No Sign Of Climate 'Backlash' In Irish Public Opinion- Poll
How does the Irish public really feel about prioritising national action against climate change?
John Sweeney, Emeritus Professor in Climate at Maynooth University, and Oisin Coghlan, Chief Executive at Friends of the Earth joined The Last Word to discuss.
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Government Launches Campaign To Remind Dog Owners Of Their Responsibilities
A major awareness campaign has been launched to remind dog owners of the responsibilities they have over their own pet.
Gillian Bird, Head of Education and Media for the DSPCA, and Adrian Gallagher, Chair of the IFA Sheep Committee joined The Last Word to discuss.
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The Best New Cruises Available
Sarah Slattery from travelexpert.ie is back with a list of the best new cruises available for holiday makers of all ages!
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Munster Championship Gets Underway With Clare Vs Limerick In Ennis
The Munster Hurling Championship kicks off on Sunday with a bang when Clare take on Limerick in Ennis.
Jamesie O'Connor, Former Clare Player, Seamus Hickey, Former Limerick Player, and John McIntyre, Former Galway Manager, joined The Last Word to discuss.
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The Week Trending
Aoife Barry, Journalist and Author of Social Capital, and Ian Power, CEO of Spunout.ie joined the Last Word to discuss the week's biggest trending stories, including the ever controversial topic of the price of a pint in Ireland, and Meghan Markle's jam making skills!
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Taylor Swift Releases Surprise Double Album
Dee Reddy joined The Last Word to discuss the surprise release of global popstar Taylor Swift's latest album.
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Toxic Content Being Fed To Teenage Boys By Social Media Companies, DCU Study Says
Dr. Catherine Baker from the Anti-Bullying Centre in DCU joined The Last Word to discuss a new DCU study into the affect of toxic social media content on teenage boys.
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Climate Change To Wreck Global Economy By 2050, New Report Says
A new study claims that climate change will wipe out 20% of global GDP by 2050.
John Gibbons joined The Last Word to discuss.
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The Latest In Garden Tech
From flower monitors to robo lawnmowers, Andy O'Donoghue joined The Last Word to discuss his picks for the latest and greatest in garden tech!
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