Writers Kevin Barry, Edel Coffey, Christine Bohan, Conor Niland and Bert Wright from the An Post Irish Book Awards joined Matt as he unveiled the nominees for this year's Last Word Listeners' Choice category. They also discussed the importance of the awards and why Ireland is a literary powerhouse.To listen to the full conversation, press the 'play' button on this page.

John Gibbons returned for The Last Word’s weekly environment slot on Thursday.Up for discussion was the success of the deposit return scheme, whether nature’s carbon sink is failing, the Climate Change Advisory Council’s warning that Ireland could face an €8bn fine by 2030 if we fail to meet our climate targets and the effectiveness of disruptive climate protests.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the conversation.

There's bad news for drivers as road tolls will rise on motorways once again next year, the fourth increase since 2022. Geraldine Herbert, motoring editor with the Sunday Independent, joins The Last Word to discuss why tolls are increasing and also the further rollout of average speed cameras on Irish roads.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

The number of job vacancies has fallen significantly in the past year according two new reports looking at the Irish jobs market.Ian Guider joins The Last Word to discuss this and more of the day's business news.Catch the full conversation by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

The Swing Cats frontman Luke Thomas, who will be performing alongside Una Healy at this year’s Guinness Cork Jazz Festival, joined Matt for this week’s Culture Club.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear his choices.

From social setting to price point, Brigid O’Hora, author of ‘The Home Sommelier’, knows exactly what to look for when picking up the perfect bottle of wine.On Wednesday, she joined Matt on The Last Word to share some tips.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the chat.

Veterinary surgeon Noel Fitzpatrick, aka the Supervet, joins The Last Word to discuss his new book 'Dogs And Their Humans' which tells the stories of healing and hope from his surgery and explores the unique relationship between dogs and the people that care for them.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

The tragic death of former One Direction singer Liam Payne has raised questions in the music industry about the duty of care for young artists. Former boyband singer Robbie Williams and former X-Factor contestant Katie Waissel are among those who have raised concerns about the care and support provided to musicians in the industry.John Caddell and Dee Reddy join The Last Word to reflect on the effects of sudden stardom and what more can be done to protect young stars.Catch the full discussion by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Journalist and author Lara Marlowe has written a book about Lieutenant Yulia Mykytenko, who, at 29 years of age, has been fighting on the frontline for Ukraine since 2016.Lara, Yulia and Nazar Yatsyshyn spoke to Matt about what the future holds for Ukraine after Russia’s invasion in February 2022.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the conversation.

US presidential nominees Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are neck and neck in the polls just two weeks out from the election.Larry Donnelly, law lecturer at the University of Galway and columnist with The Journal, Cal Thomas, nationally syndicated US columnist, and Marion McKeone, US correspondent with the Business Post, join The Last Word to discuss how both candidates are faring as they try to convince the undecided voters.Catch the full discussion by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

On Tuesday, Matt was joined by chef Neven Maguire to discuss the release of his 20th book “Eat Out At Home”.He talked about how to create the ideal dinner party menu, being 35 years in business at MacNean House in Blacklion and his love for 90’s dance music.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the chat.

Dublin city needs 1,000 extra gardaí over three years and more cultural spaces according to a new report from a group tasked with developing proposals to improve the capital.David McRedmond, chief executive of An Post and chair of the Dublin City Taskforce, joins The Last Word to discuss these proposals.Catch the full conversation by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

Ulster beat Connacht in the interprovincial final in Croke Park on Saturday night, where the Football Review Committee’s proposed rule changes were trialled.Former All-Ireland winner with Galway, Ray Silke, and Off The Ball’s Will O’Callaghan joined Matt to give their verdict on whether the rules could improve the game in the long run.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the chat.

Have you ever dreamt of coming face to face with gorillas in the wild? Sarah Slattery from the travelexpert.ie recently ticked gorilla trekking in Rwanda off her bucket list and she joins The Last Word to talk about her experience.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

Daniel McConnell, Editor of the Business Post, joined Matt to run through the day’s political stories.They discussed when the general election is likely to be called, how Gerry “The Monk” Hutch is reportedly considering running as an independent candidate and Heather Humphreys becoming the latest Fine Gael TD to step down.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the conversation.

Written with Wham! band mate Andrew Ridgeley when George Michael was just 17 years old, Careless Whisper is now a modern-day classic.‘Careless Whisper’ holds a truly unparalleled legacy that resulted in George Michael becoming the youngest recipient of an Ivor Novello Award at just 21 years old, propelling him into global superstardom. Today, 40 years after its release, ’Careless Whisper’ resonates even more with new generations of listeners, with TikTok currently surpassing 700 million views, while on YouTube the video averages close to half a million views every day. It is also a member of YouTube’s and Spotify’s exclusive Billions Club.Join Today FM's Steve K for a Last Word Special on George Michael's iconic "Careless Whisper."

On the week trending Orla Ryan of thejournal.ie and Russell Alford, one half of the GastroGays discuss the tributes to singer Liam Payne and the criticism levelled at some media outlets for the way his death was reported. They also chat about the continued election speculation, and protests by members of the hospitality sector.To catch the full conversation, press the 'play' button below.

Cal Thomas, nationally syndicated US columnist, and Marion McKeone, US correspondent with the Business Post, join The Last Word to discuss Kamala Harris' appearance on Fox News, Donald Trump dropping out of interviews due to 'exhaustion' and more news from the US presidential election.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Lawrence Donegan has been travelling across the USA ahead of the US Presidential Election on November 5th and on Thursday, he joined Matt from Texas to describe the mood among voters before they go to the polls.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the conversation.

Author of 'The Girl On The Train' Paula Hawkins joins The Last Word to discuss her new mystery thriller 'The Blue Hour' which is very different to her previous work.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

On Thursday’s The Last Word, Matt and John Gibbons discussed whether implementing limits on data centres and passenger numbers at Dublin Airport will help or hinder Ireland’s economic progress.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the conversation.

How can you use tech to make your kitchen smarter?Andy O'Donoghue joins The Last Word to discuss the best kitchen tech and gadgets to improve your kitchen.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

New figures from the CSO show that house prices rose by more than 10% in the year to August, the fastest rate of increase in more than two years. Ian Guider, columnist with the Business Post, joins The Last Word to discuss rising house prices and challenges in increasing housing supply.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

On Wednesday’s The Last Word, Matt was joined by Nicola Hanney, who released her autobiography “Stronger: What Didn’t Kill Me, Made Me”.She recounted the abuse she suffered at the hands of her former partner Paul Moody, who was sentenced to three years and three months for coercive control.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the conversation.

Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor with the Independent, explained why motor insurance premiums are 15 times the rate of inflation, how energy credits will be received by customers, and new research that shows that less than one third of mortgage holders have considered switching.To catch the full conversation, press the 'play' button on this page.

Joe Canning is widely regarded as one of the greatest hurlers to ever play the game.He has released his autobiography ‘My Story’ and joined Matt to discuss his club and intercounty career, the influence his family had on him, and whether he was tempted to rejoin the Galway setup to play under Henry Shefflin.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the chat.

Donald Trump is ramping up his racist and fascist statements with just three weeks to go in the US presidential campaign.Marion McKeone and Cal Thomas join The Last Word to discuss the Republican candidate's increasingly chilling rhetoric about immigrants and the 'radical left'.Catch the full discussion by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

From Everest base camp to Skellig Michael, Sarah Slattery, thetravelexpert.ie, had a rundown of all the best adventure holiday destinations and activities.To catch the full conversation, press the 'play' button on this page.

On The Last Word on TV and Streaming this week Matt is joined by Joe O'Shae and Aisling Bonner to chat about everything new in the world of tv this week. With Traitors coming to Ireland, the new season of Gra ar an Tra being pulled days before release and rumours of who will be in I'm A Celeb Jungle, there is plenty to talk about.

Former Irish Rugby International Johnny Sexton spoke to Matt about his career with Ireland and Leinster, the impact of concussion on rugby players, and his new autobiography, Obsessed.To catch the interview, press the 'play' button on this page.

New research from the Central Bank has found that one in twenty buildings in Ireland struggle to get insurance for flooding, and that this issue could worsen in the future.Ian Guider, Columnist with the Business Post, spoke to Matt about this and the how shares in Flutter and other UK bookmakers have fallen, on Monday’s business news.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the chat.

Sinn Féin has received criticism for how it handled an allegation made against former member Brian Stanley. The matter has since been passed on to the gardaí.Matt was joined by Editor of the Business Post, Daniel McConnell, and the Irish Examiner’s Special Correspondent, Michael Clifford, to assess how this will impact the party.For further discussion, Matt then spoke to Pa Daly, Justice Spokesperson for Sinn Féin and Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, Fine Gael TD and Minister of State with responsibility for European Affairs and Defence.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the conversations.

The Week Trending with Ben Finnegan and Sarah McGuinness this week chatting about the suspected spy in the Oireachtas, calls for road signs As Gaeilge, and Portugal’s tax incentives for young people.

Next week’s interprovincial series will trial new rules in an attempt to improve the game of Gaelic football.So, what are they, and could they make the sport more entertaining?Michael Foley, sportswriter with the Sunday Times and the Irish Independent’s GAA Correspondent, Colm Keys, discussed it with Matt.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the conversation.

Psychologist Allison Keating's new book, 'It's All Too Much, aims to guide people who are overwhelmed, anxious or stressed out by modern life.She joins The Last Word to discuss practical tools that can help with anxiety, stress and panic attacks. Listen to the full conversation by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Dr Illona Duffy and Andy O’Donoghue spoke to Matt for an extended Tech Thursday where they discussed how technology is advancing GP care and at home care and assessed home testing kits.To catch the full conversation, press the 'play' button on this page.

Marjorie Taylor Greene has doubled down on her theory that the weather can be controlled, despite experts debunking her statements.Does she actually believe what she’s saying, or is it a cynical move in order to whip up populism? That’s a question Matt posed to nationally syndicated columnist Cal Thomas on Thursday’s programme.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the conversation.

On this week's environment slot, commentator John Gibbons spoke to Matt about the impact that Hurricane Milton has had on Florida.Here in Ireland, national parks are set to get legal status in the hope of providing them with greater protections.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the conversation.

Poet and playwright Rita Ann Higgins is the latest inductee into the Culture Club. She discussed her new collection The Long Weekend and the music, books, and films that have been influential in her life and work.To catch the full conversation, press the 'play' button on this page.

Matt was joined by author and playwright Michael Harding, author of “I Loved Him From The Day He Died”.The memoir focuses on the relationship he had with his father, who died when Harding was 23.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the conversation.

Electric vehicle sales are continuing to plummet with new figures showing that they are down by 25% so far this year.Ian Guider, columnist with the Business Post, joins The Last Word to discuss why demand for EVs has dropped so much and more of the day's business news. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

John Caddel and Dee Reddy join Matt for your weekly music round up. Picks of the week, Pink Floyd updates and so much more!

Paul Tweed is a leading defamation lawyer who has won cases for stars like Britney Spears. His new book 'From Holywood to Hollywood' reflects on his life protecting the reputations of the rich and famous. Tweed joins The Last Word to discuss his career and his call for governments to take action against Big Tech and AI. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

Florida residents have been advised to evacuate their homes as the state braces itself for Hurricane Milton.Meanwhile, Elon Musk attracted attention after his appearance at Donald Trump’s rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday.Marion McKeone, US Correspondent with the Business Post and nationally syndicated columnist Cal Thomas joined Matt for Tuesday’s update on all that’s happening in the US.

Over 40,000 lives have been lost so far.On the anniversary of the Oct 7th attacks by Hamas, Alex Thomson joins Matt from Israel as further Hezbollah attacks continue.Hannah McCarthy and Declan Power join Matt to discuss the situation as it continues to progress.

Billy Hann, CEO of Dublin Bus, joined Matt to discuss the 20-week pilot scheme for Dublin Bus aimed at curbing the rise of anti-social behaviour on public transport.He also discussed the estimated costs of a contactless ticketing system for public transport.To catch the full conversation, press the ‘play’ button on this page.

For many when they go on holidays the food experience is just as important as the sites and activities.That's certainly the case for Russell Alford, co-restaurant critic at The Sunday Times and one half of the Gastro Gays. He joins The Last Word to discuss some of his top foodie destinations. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

Does Kamala Harris need to step up before the election? Who are the polls favouring?Cal Thomas and Marion McKeone join Matt to discuss this weeks US election updates and where both candidates stand in the lead up to election day.

John Gibbons joins Matt to discuss the outlines of the environmental protection agency report and the deficits that have been highlighted in policy programs laid out.

Two years ago, Bernard Phelan was arrested in Iran and detained in a notorious prison for seven months after being falsely accused of spying.Phelan recounts this terrifying experience in a new book 'You Will Die In Prison' and he joins The Last Word to discuss.Hear the full conversation by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Education Minister Norma Foley spoke to Matt following Tuesday's Budget 2025 and proposals to spend €9m on a scheme for mobile phone pouches for secondary schools.Andy O'Donoghue reacted to the proposal and outlined how the scheme has worked in other countries.To catch the full conversation, press the play button below.

This week on The Last Word On The US, Cal Thomas and Marion McKeone join Matt to discuss the Vice President debate between JD Vance and Tim Waltz.

Illustrator and musician David Rooney joined Matt for the Culture Club this week, where he discussed the inspiration for his book, The Story Of The Great Irish Famine.To listen to the conversation, press the play button on this page.

Ireland's fiscal watchdog has slammed Budget 2025, calling on the Government to get "serious" and avoid repeating "the boom-to-bust pattern of its past."Ian Guider, columnist with the Business Post, joins The Last Word to discuss the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council's reaction to the budget and other business news.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

Lots of money was given out in Budget 2025 but has it done enough to tackle high costs?Charlie Weston, personal finance editor with the Irish Independent, joins The Last Word to discuss whether you are really any better off after the giveaway budget. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

It's The Budget 2025!Matt is joined by representatives from 4 sectors; Restaurants Association, Construction Confederation, Retail Excellence Ireland and National Women's Council to discuss the impact of the Budget on their businesses and representatives.

It's the Budget 2025 special!Matt is joined by Dan O’Brien, Chief economist at the Institute of International and European Affairs, Holly Cairns, Social Democrats leader and Ged Nash, Labour finance spokesperson, to discuss who the Budget will actually benefit, and are we are set for another crash due to the dependence on the multinational sector?

Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration & Youth and Green Party leader Roderic O'Gorman joins The Last Word to discuss Budget 2025 including housing, childcare and whether the Green Party would be happy to go back into the same coalition after the election.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

Minister for Finance Jack Chambers joins The Last Word to discuss Budget 2025 including the USC cut, the €2.2 billion cost of living package and the supports for businesses.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

Minister for Public Expenditure Paschal Donohoe joins The Last Word to discuss Budget 2025, including a record health budget, investment in infrastructure and what will be done with the Apple tax. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

Louise O’Reilly, Sinn Féin’s spokesperson on Enterprise, Trade and Employment gave her reaction to today’s Budget 2025 announcement.She told Matt that if Sinn Féin were to get into government, their budget would be targeted at people on ordinary wages.Press the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the conversation.

Minister for Finance Jack Chambers and Paschal Donohoe, Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, today unveiled its multi-billion euro Budget for 2025.Ian Guider Columnist with the Business Post, Nancy Fallon, Tax Partner at KPMG and Daniel McConnell, Editor of the Business Post joined Matt to break down where the government’s finances will be spent over the coming year.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the conversation.

Ian Guider, Columnist with the Business Post, joined Matt for Monday’s business news.Up for discussion was how inflation in Ireland has dropped to a three-year low, Ryanair cutting 14 winter routes from Dublin Airport and Bank of Ireland appointing Akshaya Bhargava as its new chairman.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the conversation

Getting out of the country around the Halloween holidays can be super expensive.So Sarah Slattery has the best Halloween breaks closer to home.

On Tuesday, a €2bn Budget 2025 package is set to be unveiled by Finance Minister Jack Chambers.What should we expect from it, and how will it benefit your day-to-day spending?Gary Murphy, Professor of Politics at the School of Law and Government in DCU and Daniel McConnell, Editor of the Business Post, looked ahead at what’s to come.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the conversation.

Former guard and author of Traces of Truth, Ciaran Prior joins Matt to discuss his life as a crime scene investigator within the force.

Ian Guider spoke to Matt on Friday’s business news about how Meta has been fined €91m by the Data Protection Commission following an investigation into the storage of passwords.Meanwhile, a review by DNG has found that house prices in Dublin have risen by 8.4% over the past 12 months.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the chat.

Plans to cut university parking spaces, the phenomenon of Sally Rooney and the death of Oscar-winning actress Maggie Smith.Lorcan Nyhan, head of training at the Communications Clinic, and Roe McDermott, advice columnist with the Irish Times, join The Last Word to discuss the week's trending stories.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

Brian Lloyd joins Mario to chat about Francis Ford Coppola's new release Megalopolis; a movie that has been postponed since the 80s.

Minister Heather Humphreys has briefed the cabinet on new regulations to ban the importation, breeding and sale of XL Bully Dogs. Dog Behaviourist Suzi Walsh and Veterinary Officer James Madden join Mario to discuss whether this is the correct solution.

Andy O'Donoghue joins The Last Word to discuss the best digital and Bluetooth radios to allow you listen to your favourite shows.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

Sinéad Crowley joins Matt in the studio for this week's Culture Club and to discuss the release of her new book Author of A Maid on Fifth Avenue.Subscribe to The Ray Foley Podcast wherever you get your podcast!

Three Wagamama restaurants in Dublin have closed after receivers were appointed to the restaurants that are part of the Press Up Group.Ian Guider, columnist with the Business Post, joins The Last Word to discuss this and more in the business news.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

Eoghan O'Mara Walsh, chief executive of the Irish Tourism Industry Confederation, spoke to Matt about calls for Government for the sector ahead of Budget 2025.To catch the full conversation, press the 'play' button on this page.

Nationally syndicated columnist Cal Thomas and US Correspondent with the Business Post Marion McKeone joined Matt for The Last Word’s weekly US slot where Matt began by asking about the significance of the Pennsylvanian vote in November’s presidential election.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the conversation.

Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor with the Irish Independent joined Matt to discuss how taxi fares are to rise by 9% in December. Will this lead to more people opting to stay at home instead of going out?Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the conversation.

Liam Gallagher has hit out at critics of his 'angelic tones', saying that 'imposters' are not welcome at the Oasis reunion shows. John Caddell and Dee Reddy join The Last Word to discuss this as well as news that Justin Timberlake will play two gigs in Ireland next year and more.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

Driverless taxis have been operating in San Francisco since last August marking a significant milestone in the progress for autonomous vehicles.Elaine Burke, host of the For Tech's Sake podcast, was recently in the city and joins The Last Word to talk about her experience of being a passenger in a driverless car.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Laura Kennedy joins Matt int eh studio to discuss her new book, Some of Our Parts.As a philosopher and author, Laura takes us through the complexities of the labels we place upon ourself and how we can navigate these.

The Government has been slammed for dropping plans for hate speech laws because of a lack of the consensus on the wording.Also, President Michael D Higgins has claimed that a letter he wrote congratulating his Iranian counterpart was leaked by Israel.Daniel McConnell, editor of the Business Post, Alan Shatter, former minister for justice and Fianna Fáil Senator Lisa Chambers join The Last Word to discuss the hate speech legislation and the President’s letter to Iran.President Higgins has also clashed with Taoiseach Simon Harris in relation to immigration and homelessness. Gary Gannon, Social Democrats TD, and Fine Gael Senator Barry Ward join The Last Word to discuss this.Catch the full chat by pressing the ‘Play’ button on this page.

Are you a binge watcher or do you space out your series?This week on the Last Word on TV and Streaming, Elaine and Joe give us the best in TV and streaming to get you through the week.

Sarah Slattery from TheTravelExpert.ie joined Matt for The Last Word’s weekly travel slot, giving you all the best tips and tricks for booking a ski holiday this winter.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the chat.

The United Rugby Championship kicks off this weekend with Leinster away to Edinburgh on Friday night, Munster hosting Connacht and Ulster facing Glasgow Warriors on Saturday.Matt spoke to Billy Holland, Liam Toland and Paul Wallace about each province’s ambitions for the season ahead.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the chat.

Exploding pagers killing at least 12 people and wounding 3,000 people. This has led to an exchange of strikes between Israel and Hezbollah and growing fears of further escalation.Matt spoke to our foreign correspondent in Beirut, Hannah McCarthy to see how the situation is escalating.

Molly Nic Céile, author of Gaeilge i mo Chroí, joins The Last Word to talk about learning to love the Irish language.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

John Gibbons joins The Last Word to discuss climate change causing the earth to vibrate, life or death for cities should the earth continue to warm and overcoming climate fatalism.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

Tom Clonan, Independent Senator, retired Army Officer and former Lecturer at TU Dublin, joined Mario Rosenstock to give his assessment of this week’s walkie-talkie and pager attacks in Lebanon which left dozens dead and hundreds injured.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the conversation.

A study by Maynooth University has suggested that homework tasks of up to 15 minutes can be more beneficial than longer time periods.Mario Rosenstock was joined by Professor Andrew Parnell, Hamilton Professor and Director of the Hamilton Institute at Maynooth University and Jennifer Horgan, teacher and Irish Examiner columnist, to discuss the findings.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the conversation.

But for how long? Will it disband in November for the election or in January for a rumored February election?Gary Murphy, Elaine Loughlin and Kevin Cunningham join Matt to discuss the potential timeline.

Comedian Killian Sundermann was the latest inductee into The Last Word’s Culture Club this week.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear all his favourite music, book, film & TV choices!

Hezbollah has vowed to retaliate after wave of exploding pagers killed 12 people and injured thousands in cities across Lebanon. Hannah McCarthy, foreign correspondent in Beirut, joins The Last Word to outline the situation in Lebanon as there are reports of a second wave of explosions.Listen back to the full discussion by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Amazon has told its staff that they must return to the office five days a week in January 2025, ending its hybrid working policy.Meanwhile, Intel have announced that they are postponing new factories in Germany and Poland for two years, meaning that the Leixlip plant will remain as the company’s “lead European hub”.Ian Guider covered these topics on Tuesday’s business news.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the chat.

Many children in Ireland are overweight "because they have to be driven everywhere" according to the deputy leader of the Green Party.Senator Róisín Garvey joins The Last Word along with Prof Dónal O'Shea, HSE clinical lead on obesity, and Jen Hogan, parenting columnist with the Irish Times, to discuss the factors that are leading to around 20 per cent of primary school children being overweight or obese. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

Donald Trump has received criticism after conspiracy theorist Laura Loomer joined his campaign trail, with some Republican supporters concerned the move could cost him Georgia and North Carolina in November’s election.Nationally syndicated columnist Cal Thomas and Marion McKeone, US Correspondent with the Business Post, joined Matt to discuss.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the conversation.

The new book is out now; Sophie: The Final Verdict. Author Senan Molony joins Matt to discuss how the evidence is laid out in his book and why a case was never brought forward that ended in a life sentence for Ian Bailey.

It's prostate cancer awareness month and the Marie Keating Foundation are asking men to 'stand up for your prostate and pay attention to your pee' to recognise any signs and symptoms of prostate cancer early. Helen Forristal, Urology Nurse Specialist and Director of Nursing Services at the Marie Keating Foundation is here to give us all the information.

Tánaiste Micheál Martin said on Monday that Ireland’s Apple tax will be used to “copper-fasten” investment in housing in the country in the coming years.Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien joined Matt on from the Fianna Fáil think-in to discuss how much the issue of housing will influence the upcoming general election campaign.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the conversation.

Ras Al-Khaimah is the northernmost emirate in the United Arab Emirates and is quickly becoming a popular holiday destination, particularly for those in search of adventure. Sarah Slattery from the travelexpert.ie joins The Last Word to explain what Ras Al-Khaimah has to offer.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

Matt was joined by Liam O’Callaghan, author of Blood and Thunder: Rugby and Irish Life: A History, which looked at how rugby in Ireland has become a sporting success, despite its small population.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the chat.

We’ve got potential presidents spouting cat-eating conspiracy theories, another weird statue; this one of Queen Elizabeth in Antrim. And The UK moving to ban junk food TV ads pre-watershed, should Ireland follow suit?  Joe O’Shea, editor of Corkbeo.ie, and Jennifer Horgan, columnist with the Irish Examiner join The Last Word to discuss the week’s trending stories. Catch the full chat by pressing ‘play’ now! 

John Gibbons brings us the weekly environment round up.The All Ireland Hedgehog Survey has warned that these robot mowers pose a large risk to the species.

Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor with the Irish Independent, was back with Matt on Thursday and they discussed how the Central Bank is to disband its consumer protection directorate.They also covered how the ECB has found that the Central Bank’s mortgage rules that cap borrowing for potential homebuyers negatively impact younger, middle and lower income households.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the chat.

Apple has launched its much anticipated iPhone 16, with new AI features, but Apple is not the only tech company releasing high quality and innovative products.Andy O'Donoghue joins The Last Word to discuss Apple's latest launch and how it stacks up against new releases from companies like Google and Samsung.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

CCTV is set to be used to catch illegal littering in Dublin city – but only if someone does it from their car.Green Party Dublin City Councillor Janet Horner and Liam Herrick, Executive Director for the Irish Council for Civil Liberties, joined Matt to discuss the idea.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the chat.

The author of The Revelation Of Ireland joins Matt for this week's Culture Club to discuss his favourite music, movies, books, tv shows and more in the Culture Club.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

Tánaiste Micheál Martin joined Matt on The Last Word to discuss Tuesday’s Apple Tax ruling and what will be done with the money available to the government, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and how Anglo-Irish relations can improve going forward.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the conversation.

With less than two months to go to the US presidential election, Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris and former Republican President Donald Trump have clashed in the first, a possibly only, debate between the candidates.Marion McKeone, US correspondent with the Business Post, and Larry Donnelly, law lecturer at the University of Galway and political columnist with The Journal, join The Last Word to discuss how each of the candidates faired in this crucial debate.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump took part in the first US Presidential debate on Tuesday night in Philadelphia.Marion McKeone, US Correspondent with the Business Post and nationally syndicated columnist Cal Thomas looked ahead at what to expect and where the debate could be won and lost.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the conversation.

Sarah McGuinness, Assistant News Editor with the Business Post, joined Matt for Tuesday’s business news.Up for discussion was Shane Lowry’s sponsorship deal with Kingspan ending amid the fallout from the Grenfell fire inquiry, Sky launching a mobile phone service in Ireland and the new features that were unveiled in Apple’s products at their latest launch in California.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the chat.

A European court has ruled that Apple must pay more than €13 billion in back taxes to Ireland in a significant legal defeat for both the Irish Government and the US tech company.Daniel Murray, policy editor with the Business Post, Dan O'Brien, chief economist at the Institute of International and European Affairs, and Sinn Féin finance spokesperson Pearse Doherty join The Last Word to discuss the implications of this ruling.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

Elaine Burke and Joe O'Shea discuss the position of The Late Late Show in today's tv environment.Plus its the end of The Grand Tour but what is ahead for Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May?

David McWilliams, economist and author, joins The Last Word to discuss the human relationship with money as explored in his new book, Money - A Story of Humanity.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

Lucy Letby was sentenced to life imprisonment for murdering seven babies and eight counts of attempted murder at a UK hospital between the summer of 2015 and 2016.The former neonatal nurse is the most prolific child serial killer in modern British history but there are growing calls for her convictions to be examined due to concerns over some evidence presented at trial.Nick Ferrari, presenter of Nick Ferrari at Breakfast on LBC Radio, joins The Last Word to discuss this story.Listen to the full discussion by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Are you thinking of booking a last-minute holiday in the coming weeks? On this week's The Last Word on Travel, Sarah Slattery from TheTravelExpert.ie gave a range of deals on offer that will give you value for money.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the conversation.

Pulitzer Prize winning author Anne Applebaum joins The Last Word to discuss the threat posed to democracy by authoritarian governments around the world as outlined in her latest book Autocracy Inc.Catch the full discussion by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Consumer protection body opens investigation into Oasis tickets sale, there's outrage over a €336,000 bike shed and a depiction of 'potato eating' Irish family is pulled from a school book.Roe McDermott, Irish Times columnist, and Kieran Cunningham, chief sports writer with the Irish Daily Star, join The Last Word to discuss the week's trending stories.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

Andy O'Donoghue brought us his top recommendations for the best e-scooters and e-bikes on the market to suit all budgets.To catch the full conversation, press the 'play' button on this page.

The government has launched a new plan to improve Ireland’s water quality.Some details include controls on fertiliser use and a target of 4,500 farm inspections annually.John Gibbons discussed it on this week’s environment slot.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the conversation.

A group of Fianna Fáil politicians have put forward a Bill to ban dynamic pricing on tickets following the outrage over the Oasis ticket prices.Niamh Smyth, Fianna Fáil TD for Cavan-Monaghan , joins The Last Word to discuss the Bill that would extend existing legislation outlawing the resale of tickets above face value.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

Author Christine Dwyer Hickey joins The Last Word to discuss her favourite music, movies, books, tv shows and more in the Culture Club. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

Irish company Kingspan has been heavily criticised in the final report of the inquiry into the Grenfell Tower fire in London in 2017 which led to 72 deaths.Ian Guider from the Business Post joins The Last Word to discuss the report which found that Kingspan and two other firms engaged in a deliberate strategy to mislead the market about their products.Catch the full discussion by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Transport Minister Eamon Ryan has warned that Dublin Airport must stick to the passenger cap. He also spoke about the costs of the new Leinster House bicycle shelter.

We’ve heard a lot about dynamic pricing since tickets for Oasis at Croke Park next August went on sale last weekend, but does it impact our everyday spending more than we realise?Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor with the Irish Independent, joined Matt to tell us which other companies use the system.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the chat.

The Department of Education has been criticised after having a Junior Cycle textbook containing “absurdly misconceived and discriminatory” depictions of an Irish family in its curriculum.Jennifer Horgan, secondary school teacher and Irish Examiner columnist, Peadar Toibin, Meath-West TD and Aontú leader and historian and musician Paddy Cullivan spoke to Matt about the issue.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the conversation.

There has been widespread outrage over the cost of tickets to Oasis's reunion tour which in some cases more than doubled in price while on sale at the weekend due to dynamic pricing.John Caddell and Dee Reddy join The Last Word to discuss the controversy and whether the band have put off announcing further dates because of it.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

Cal Thomas, nationally syndicated US columnist, and Marion McKeone, US correspondent with the Business Post, join The Last Word to discuss the latest news from the United States as the presidential election draws closer.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

Sinn Féin has unveiled its €39 billion housing plan in which it pledges to deliver 300,000 homes over five years if the party is elected into government.Eoin Ó Broin, Sinn Féin's housing spokesperson, joins The Last Word to outline what the party would do to solve Ireland's housing crisis.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

Sarah Slattery from the travelexpert.ie spoke to Mario Rosenstock on The Last Word for part two of her look at wellness retreats, where she focuses on what Ireland has to offer from yoga retreats, unique experiences, and spa breaks.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

Dynamic prices, long queues and site crashes were just some complaints that fans cited after tickets for Oasis at Croke Park in August next year went on sale on Saturday. The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has since said there are “legitimate concerns around the consumer experiences” of buying tickets.Dave Hanratty, host of the No Encore podcast and tech journalist Andy O’Donoghue joined Mario Rosenstock to discuss the issue.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the chat.

An Post has identified 20 emerging Irish fiction writers whose work will be promoted in the run up to the annual An Post Irish Book Awards. Three of these writers, Fíona Scarlett, Michelle Gallen and Ferdia Lennon, join The Last Word to discuss their work and the strength of modern Irish literature.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

Coldplay pledged to reduce their carbon footprint for their ‘Music of the Spheres’ tour, which rolls into Dublin this weekend, but how effective has it been?Environmental commentator John Gibbons joined Matt to discuss that and how Exxon has predicted that demand for oil will stay at the same level in 2050 as it’s at now.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the chat.

Andy O'Donoghue joins The Last Word to discuss the whether it would be possible to ban access to social media for under-16s and the tools and apps that can help to keep children safe online.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

Kamala Harris is set to give her first major interview since becoming the Democratic presidential nominee on Thursday night.Cal Thomas, nationally syndicated columnist and Larry Donnelly, Law Lecturer at University of Galway & Political Columnist with TheJournal.ie joined Matt to discuss what could be in store.Press the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the conversation.

Émer Dineen actress and creator of 0800 Cupid, a musical extravaganza and cabaret show debuting at Dublin’s Theatre Festival was the latest inductee to The Last Word’s Culture Club.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear all her choices!

The average cost of going to college has risen by more than €500 compared to last year.Charlie Weston, personal finance editor with the Irish Independent, joins The Last Word to discuss why going to third-level has become so expensive and what students and parents can do to reduce the costs.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

The Irish Medical Organisation(IMO) has backed proposals from government ministers to limit young people's access to smartphones and social media. However, the Irish Secondary Schools' Union (ISSU) believes any bans would be unrealistic and there should be better online safety education instead. Professor Matthew Sadlier from the IMO and Jack McGinn, president of the ISSU, join The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

Marion McKeone, US Correspondent with the Business Post and nationally syndicated columnist Cal Thomas joined Matt for Tuesday’s The Last Word’s Slot.Up for discussion was Donald Trump threatening to pull out of next month’s debate with Kamala Harris and Robert F Kennedy junior being added to Trump’s transition team, should he win November’s election.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the chat.

Journalist and author Aoife Barry joins The Last Word to discuss the announcement that Liam and Noel Gallagher have put aside their differences for a long-awaited reunion tour and will play two nights in Croke Park next year. Then in The Last Word on Music, John Caddell and Dee Reddy react to the news and look ahead to Coldplay's four nights in Croke Park.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

Friends of the Earth has said that Ireland has ‘just scraped a B- overall grade’ in its attempts to address climate change issues.Meanwhile, Wind Energy Ireland has urged the government to provide funding to invest in infrastructure to develop offshore wind energy.Dr. Cara Augustenborg, Assistant Professor, Environmental Policy Programme at UCD and Noel Cunniffe, Chief Executive at Wind Energy Ireland, joined Matt to discuss.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the chat.

Ian Guider, columnist with the Business Post, joined Matt for Monday's business news.They discussed how Aer Lingus is reducing its Dublin-Heathrow service later this year due to passenger numbers not improving since Covid-19 travel restrictions were lifted.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the conversation.

In a strongly worded interview, Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly, outlined the inappropriate material that teenagers are exposed to online and the litany of harms that can be caused to them.He vowed to take social media companies to task over their responsibilities and he vowed to ban social media for under 16 year old.To catch the full conversation, press the play button on this page.If you are concerned about harms caused to your child as a result of content viewed online, you can contact:SamaritansSamaritans services are available 24 hours a day, for confidential, non-judgmental support.Freephone 116 123Visit www.samaritans.ie for more informationPietaPieta provide a range of suicide and self-harm prevention services.Freephone 1800 247 247 anytime day or nightText HELP to 51444 (standard message rates apply)Visit www.pieta.ie for more informationChildlineA free 24/7 support service for children and young people up to and including those age 18 years of age.Freephone 1800 66 66 66Live chat at www.childline.ie

Sarah Slattery from the travelexpert.ie joins The Last Word to discuss some of the best holidays out there for people who want to focus on their health and wellness. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

23% of Leaving Cert candidates did not register for Irish exams this year. It’s the highest figure recorded so far and there has been an increase each year since 2018 where 15% of students received exemptions.Julian de Spáinn, Ard-Rúnaí - Conradh na Gaeilge and Donald Ewing, Head of Education and Policy, Dyslexia Ireland joined Matt to discuss.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the chat.

World Athletics has announced that Bahrain Athletics Association was charged with a number of anti-doping violations before the Paris Olympics, raising the question of why Bahrain's athletics team was allowed to compete?Ian O'Ríordan, athletics correspondent with the Irish Times, joins The Last Word to discuss the investigation and what it could mean for Irish athlete Rhasidat Adeleke.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

Electric Picnic sells out, Enoch Burke returns to school and young viewers flock to The Rose of Tralee.Dave Hanratty, host of the No Encore Podcast, and Laura Byrne, column editor and podcast producer with The Journal, join The Last Word to discuss the week's trending news stories.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

Author Paul Howard has released the final installment of the Ross O’Carroll-Kelly series, ‘Don’t Look Back in Ongar’.He spoke to Matt about why he’s decided to end the series after 24 novels.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the conversation

'It End With Us', a new film starring Blake Lively based on the hit novel by Colleen Hoover, has been plunged into controversy following its release earlier this month.Roe McDermott, movies editor from Hot Press, joins The Last Word to explain the controversy surrounding the movie and discuss the week's other movie news.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

US vice presidential candidate Tim Walz delivered his acceptance speech on night three of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.Former House speaker Nancy Pelosi and Oprah Winfrey were also among the guests on Wednesday.Lorcan Nyhan, Head of Training at the Communications Clinic, joined Matt to assess their performances.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the conversation.

John Gibbons was back for this week’s environment slot and he spoke to Matt about how a study from the Lancet Public Health journal suggested that the number of deaths caused by extreme heat and cold could rise in the future.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the conversation.

Mobile phones could be banned in secondary schools under plans being considered by the Minister for Education Norma Foley.Rachel Harper, principal of St Patrick's National School in Greystones, and Jennifer Horgan, secondary school teacher and columnist for the Irish Examiner, join The Last Word to discuss the proposal.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page?

Ahead of the release of the latest album from The Devlins, Peter Devlin joined Matt to talk about his favourite music, movies, books, TV shows and more.To catch the full conversation, press the play button on this page.

VHI has announced it will increase the price of its health insurance plans for the second time this year. It follows a similar price increase announcement from Laya Healthcare.Dermot Goode, head of the Healthcare Division at Lockton Insurance Brokers, joins The Last Word to explain what's going on in the private health insurance market.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

Ailbhe Smyth, feminist and LGBTQ+ activist, joins The Last Word to discuss the legacy of Nell McCafferty who has died aged 80.There are also excerpts from a 2018 interview with the journalist and feminist campaigner who spoke to The Last Word ahead of the abortion referendum.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

Minister for Education Norma Foley spoke to Matt about free school books, teacher shortages and her plans to ban smart phones in secondary schools.To catch the full conversation, press the 'play' button on this page.

Journalist, author and activist Nell McCafferty has died aged 80, her family has announced.Born in Derry in 1944, McCafferty was a founding member of the Irish Women’s Liberation Movement and spent her life campaigning for women’s rights and against social injustices.She spoke to Matt in 2018 about why she was voting ‘Yes’ in the abortion referendum.Revisit the interview here by hitting the ‘Play’ button on this page.

Comedian Shane Daniel Byrne spoke to Matt from the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, where he is debuting his show Trouble Denim, before it comes to the Peacock stage in September.To catch the full conversation, press the 'play' button on this page.

US President Joe Biden has passed the baton to the Democratic nominee Kamala Harris in an emotional farewell speech at the party's national convention.Marion McKeone, US correspondent with the Business Post, and Larry Donnelly, law lecturer at University of Galway and political columnist with The Journal, join The Last Word to discuss the Democratic National Convention and more news stories from the United States.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

Fiona O’Malley, CEO of Turn2Me, joined Matt to discuss the signs of working in a toxic environment and how it can impact an employee’s wellbeing.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the conversation.

Miguel Delaney and Mark Lawrenson join The Last Word to review the first weekend of the Premier League season.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

Ahead of the 2024 Budget, Kevin McPartlan, CEO of Fuels for Ireland joins Matt to discuss how 8 cents per liter could be added to some fuel pricesFor the full conversation, hit the 'play' button below...

On this week's edition of our travel slot, Sarah Slattery from thetravelexpert.ie joins Matt to delve deeper into Brooklyn as well as to point some brand new attractions that might pique your fancy across the Big Apple

As the Premier League returns, Tony Cascarino, Mark Lawrenson and Miguel Delaney join The Last Word to look ahead at the coming season.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

Young people could be offered €750 to stay in Ireland, the world's worst breakdancer breaks her silence and Liz Truss is upstaged by a lettuce (again).Sarah McGuinness, assistant news editor with the Business Post, and Lorcan Nyhan, head of training at the Communications Clinic, join The Last Word to discuss the week's biggest trending stories.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

To further your education on inflammatory bowel disease and the differences between it and irritable bowel disease, Ciaran Davis and Victoria Spillane, board member with Crohn’s and Colitis Ireland and person with Crohn's Disease join The Last WordTo catch the full conversation, press the 'play' button below...

Are you one of those people who has sworn you’ll learn a new language but just never have the time to get to a class, or do you want to help your kids with their Spanish or French lessons?Andy O’Donoghue had this rundown of the best language learning apps, online resources and smart translators on the market.To catch the full conversation, press the ‘play’ button below.

Ireland’s first e-scooter sharing scheme has been launched in Wexford.The scheme is a collaboration between e-scooter sharing platform Bolt and Wexford County Council.Aisling Dunne, head of public policy with Bolt, joined The Last Word to explain how the scooter rental works.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

On this week’s environment slot, John Gibbons talked to Mario Rosenstock about Electric Picnic’s aims to go green and why Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s interview was described as “the dumbest climate conversation of all time”.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the conversation.

Bill Whelan, the composer of Riverdance, joins The Last Word to discuss his favourite music, books, tv, movies and more.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

New food trends are constantly popping up on social media and while some are super useful, others can be a complete food fad.Russell Alford from the Gastrogays joins The Last Word to discuss the trends that are worth the hype and what should be ignored.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

At least 11 inmates from the Portlaoise Prison were hospitalised after a suspected drugs overdose yesterday. Conor Lally, Crime and Security Editor with the Irish Times and Saoirse Brady, Executive Director, Irish Penal Reform Trust discuss the issue of overcrowding and drug taking in prison.To catch the full conversation, press the 'play' button below.

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) said that Ryanair and Eir were the two most complained about companies when consumers contacted them in the first 6 months of 2024.Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor with the Irish Independent, joined Mario Rosenstock for The Last Word’s weekly personal finance slot to discuss this.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the conversation.

Cal Thomas, nationally syndicated US columnist, and Larry Donnelly, law lecturer at the University of Galway and political columnist with The Journal, join The Last Word to discuss Elon Musk's interview with Donald Trump and more of the week's biggest stories from the United States.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

Sunday Times restaurant critic and one half of The Gastro Gays, Russell Alford, joined Mario Rosenstock to give the best tips and tricks for preparing the perfect barbeque.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the chat.

Kieran Cunningham, Chief Sportswriter with the Irish Daily Star and Gavin Cooney, Sportswriter with The42.ie, joined Will O’Callaghan to discuss the government’s pledge to provide an additional €400m of funding for sport following Team Ireland’s success at the Paris Olympic Games.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the conversation.

Ian Guider, columnist with The Business Post spoke to Will O’Callaghan for Monday’s business news.Up for discussion was exit packages for Intel’s Ireland staff and the Hardware Association of Ireland’s plan to tackle Ireland’s housing crisis.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the conversation.

Dr Patrick Bury, Senior Lecturer in Security at University of Bath and former NATO analyst explained why this incursion by Ukraine has taken Russia and the rest of the world by surprise.To catch the full conversation, press the ‘play’ button below.

Will O’Callaghan was joined by Joe O’Shea and Elaine Burke for this week’s TV & Streaming slot and they talked about the return of Emily In Paris, the Olympics closing ceremony and the new season of Strictly Come Dancing.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the chat.

Orla Ryan of the Journal.ie and Today FM's Cathal O'Sullivan joins Nathan Murphy to discuss the week's top trending topics from olympics to riots across the UK and Ireland.To catch the full conversation, hit the 'play' button below...

Nicky Ryan and Christine Bohan, co-authors - with Sean Murray - of The Last Disco, discuss how the families of the 48 victims of the Stardust fire pursued justice for more than 40 years.To catch the full conversation, press the 'play' button below.

Garda Commissioner Drew Harris has reportedly turned down a contract extension and will leave his position next year.Conor Lally, Crime and Security Editor at The Irish Times, joined Nathan Murphy to discuss.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the conversation.

Dr. Conor Hanly, Law Lecturer at the University of Galway and criminologist Trina O’Connor joined Frank Greaney to discuss how quickly the UK legal system has brought people to justice following riots that took place in recent days.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the conversation.

With August slipping away it's time to talk back to school tech.Tech journalist, Andy O’Donoghue joins Frank Greaney to discuss the best back to school technology finds as well as how to bag yourself a good deal on second hand laptopsTo catch the full conversation, hit the 'play' button below...

Frank Greaney was joined by John Gibbons for this week’s environment slot.Up for discussion was how a Kamala Harris/Tim Walz victory may impact climate change, campaigners warning that cruise ships have doubled in size since 2000 and how 2024 is likely to be the hottest on record.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the chat.

Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Pascal Donohoe, joins Frank Greaney following the publication of Ireland's mid-year expenditure performance review.To catch the full conversation, hit the 'play' button below...

Clodagh Lawlor, one of Ireland's youngest award-winning Country Music stars joins Matt for this week's Culture Club.For the full conversation, hit the 'play' button below...

Sarah McGuinness, Assistant News Editor with the Business Post joined Matt for Wednesday’s business news. They discussed how Coca- Cola HBC has has seen a drop in sales in the first half of 2024 due to the introduction of the deposit return scheme.Meanwhile, Eirgrid has warned of a mass exodus of data centres from Ireland if new connection agreements aren’t signed off on.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the conversation.

Irish author Donal Ryan discusses his latest book, Heart, Be At Peace, where he returns to the terrain and characters of his debut novel, The Spinning Heart.To catch the full conversation, press the 'play' button below

Joanne Geary, Managing Director, MyHome.ie, discusses the latest analysis on the second hand housing market.Dara Keogh, CEO of GeoDirectory, outlines the number of new addresses that have been recorded up to June, where Dublin saw the highest proportion of new homes.To catch the full conversation, press the 'play' button below.

Following the news that Kamala Harris has selected her VP pick, Cal Thomas and Marion McKeone join Matt to discuss the latest updates in US politics.For the full conversation, hit the 'play' button below...

On this week’s music slot, Matt was joined by John Caddell and Dave Hanratty, host of the No Encore Podcast. They talked about iconic TV moments that were made even more memorable from their soundtracks.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the conversation.

The National Cyber Security Centre has published a plan on how to deal with future cyber emergencies that may occur in Ireland.Richard Browne, Director with the NCSC joined Matt to discuss it.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the conversation.

Following the controversial defeat of Ireland's Daina Moorehouse at the Paris Olympics, Gavan Casey, Sportswriter at The42.ie joins the Last Word to discuss the future of boxing at the olympics. To catch the full conversation hit the 'play' button below...

After a busy week in the world of new, current affairs and pop culture, Kieran Cunningham, Chief Sports Writer, Irish Daily Star and Edel Coffey, writer and journalist join Matt to discuss the big headlines of the week.To catch the full conversation, hit the 'play' button below...

The National Youth Council of Ireland has released its pre-budget submission suggesting that more money should be invested in young people.Kathryn Walsh, NYCI Director of Policy joined Matt to discuss.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the conversation.

Fred Trump, author of All In The Family: The Trumps And How We Got This Way and nephew of former President and Republican nominee Donald Trump, joins The Last Word to talk about his new book, the makings of the Trump family and the future of America with the possibility of his Uncle returning to the oval office.To get the full interview hit the 'play' button below...

Following remarks made by former president Trump last night, where he said Kamala Harris only recently "turned black", Law Professor with the University of Galway and columnist with the Journal.ie, Larry Donnelly joins Matt to discuss the damage this may do to Trump's campaign.To catch the full conversation, press the 'play' button below...

Eoin O Broin, Sinn Féin TD and spokesperson on housing outlined the details of Affordable Homes Plan and how the party believes it can deliver started homes at €300,000.Conor O’Connell, Director of Housing and Planning at the Construction Federation of Ireland explained the challenges faced by the industry in delivering homes, such as infrastructure constraints and a the slow pace of planning permissions granted.To catch the full conversation, press the ‘play’ button below.

Earth Overshoot Day 2024, the temperatures at this year’s Olympics and how climate change is impacting tea and coffee supplies were just some of the topics discussed on this week’s environment slot with John Gibbons.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the full chat.

Lynne Parker, artistic director of Rough Magic Theatre Company, joins The Last Word for The Culture Club where she discusses her favourite cultural choices.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

Bank of Ireland has reported a profit of €1.1bn profit before tax in the first half of 2024, an increase of 5 per cent, helped by higher interest rates.Ian Guider, columnist with the Business Post, joins The Last Word to discuss this and they day's other business news stories.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

Transport Minister Eamon Ryan today published the All-Island Rail Review which aims to “significantly” reduce train journey times and increase the number of direct services between several areas of the country.He joined Matt to explain the plans.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the conversation.

Cal Thomas, nationally syndicated US columnist, and Larry Donnelly, law lecturer at University of Galway and political columnist with The Journal, join The Last Word to discuss the biggest news stories from the US including Donald Trump's suggestion that he would end elections if he returns to the White House. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

Author Chris Whitaker discusses his latest novel, All The Colours Of The Dark.To catch the full conversation, press the 'play' button below

Irish singer CMAT has been nominated for this year’s Mercury Prize for her album Crazymad, For Me.Dee Reddy and John Caddell spoke to Matt about that and the rest of the music stories making the headlines this week.Press the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the chat.

Fine Gael TD for Mayo Michael Ring has announced that he will not contest the next general election after serving for 30 years in Dáil Eireann.He spoke to Matt to explain why he made the decision.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the conversation.

The Dolomites mountain range in Italy can be a year round destination with hiking and cycling in the summer and skiing in the winter. Sinéad Kennedy, travel expert and author of Life is a Cycle, joins The Last Word to discuss the best things to do and places to stay in this beautiful area.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

Joe O'Shea and Elaine Burke join The Last Word to discuss this weeks top picks in TV and streaming as well as a review of the Olympic Opening Ceremony and the news that Eanna Hardwicke is to play Roy Keane in an upcoming film

Tributes are continuing to pour out for Irish writer Edna O'Brien who passed away over the weekend.Journalist, Lara Marlowe and film maker and writer Sinead O'Shea join Matt to discuss her life, career and her impact on Ireland.

Sinead O’Carroll, Editor of TheJournal.ie, joined Matt to talk about the stories that have been making headlines ahead of the 2024 Olympic Games.Up for discussion was Sarah Lavin & Shane Lowry being selected as Ireland’s flag bearers, the inclusion of Steven van de Velde in the Dutch volleyball team, and Charlotte Dujardin stepping down from the British dressage side.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the chat.

Jim Waldron, Spokesperson for the National Private Hire and Taxi Association, discussed the reviews into passenger safety measures in taxis after the conviction and sentencing of rapist Raymond Shorten.To catch the full conversation, press the 'play' button below.

Have you considered retrofitting your home, but you're not sure of the steps involved in the process?Matt was joined by Dr. Ciaran Byrne, the SEAI’s Director of National Retrofit, to explain what’s involved.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the conversation.

133 Irish athletes will take part in this year’s Paris Olympics, but which events do we have the best medal hopes in?Matt spoke to Gavin Cooney, Sportswriter with The42.ie and Neil O’Riordan, Chief Sportswriter with The Irish Sun, to preview the coming weeks.Press the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the chat.

Frank Greaney, Today FM courts correspondent, joins The Last Word to discuss the second sentencing of the taxi driver Raymond Shorten. In June, Shorten was found guilty of raping two female passengers in the back of his cab in 2022.To hear the full discussion press the 'Play' button on this page.

Andy O'Donoghue explained how technology in sport has evolved to revolutionised sporting events such as Wimbledon and The Olympic Games. To catch the full conversation, press the 'play' button below

Environmental commentator John Gibbons joined Matt for The Last Word’s weekly environment slot. up for discussion was climate protests at Frankfurt airport, and can the Paris Olympics meet their target of being the greenest games ever?Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the conversation.

Willie White, director of the Dublin Theatre Festival, joins The Last Word for the Culture Club.He discusses his favourite music, movies, tv and of course theatre.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Maureen Callahan, journalist and author of Ask Not: The Kennedys and the Women They Destroyed, talks about her expose of the generations of men from the Kennedy political dynasty and how they treated the women in their lives.

Cabinet have approved a deal on the future funding of RTÉ which will see the broadcaster receive €725 million in public money over three years.Ian Guider, columnist with the Business Post, joins The Last Word to discuss where this money will come from and what it will be used for.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

Department of Finance officials have advised the government that congestion charges and car parking levies should not be implemented in Ireland until adequate public transport and other alternatives are made available to road users.Matt spoke to Fianna Fáil TD Paul McAuliffe & climate and environmental researcher Sadhbh O’Neill about this.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the conversation.

Cal Thomas, nationally syndicated US columnist, and Marion McKeone, US correspondent with The Business Post, join The Last Word to discuss US President Joe Biden's legacy, Kamal Harris' presidential campaign and why the US secret service boss has resigned?To catch the full chat press the 'Play' button on this page!

On this week’s music slot, Matt wanted to know what ‘Brat Summer’ is, following the recent release of Charli XCX’s new album ‘Brat’. Dee Reddy and John Caddell were on hand to explain.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the chat.

Sunday 21 July was the hottest day ever recorded globally, according to preliminary data from the European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service.Alan O’Reilly from Carlow Weather joined The Last Word to discuss this new record and explain where the Irish summer has gone.Catch the full chat by pressing the ‘Play’ button on this page!

Covid-19 infection rates are as high as they were during the 2021 winter surge.Matt spoke to Monaghan GP Dr. Illona Duffy about the impact that the virus is having on patients.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the conversation.

AN interesting set of results from the first quarter of the financial year for Ryanair as they see profits slide. Will this mean summer fares will be slashed?Plus Kildare village shopping centre makes the news with new ownership?

Clare became All-Ireland hurling champions for the fifth time in their history after they defeated Cork after extra-time at Croke Park.  Matt and Will O’Callaghan of Off The Ball & The Hurling Pod spoke to former Limerick hurler Joe Quaid and former All-Ireland winner with Clare Jamesie O’Connor about the result.Press the ‘Play’ button on this page to listen to the chat.

On Sunday, Joe Biden announced he is to step down from US presidential election.Matt was joined by Marion McKeone, US Correspondent with the Business Post, nationally syndicated columnist Cal Thomas, Law Lecturer at the University of Galway Larry Donnelly, and Anthony Scaramucci from The Rest is Politics US podcast to discuss what lies ahead in the remaining 4 months of the election campaign.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the conversation.

Frank Greaney, Today FM courts correspondent, joins The Last Word to give details on the sentencing of taxi driver Raymond Shorten for the rape of a seven-year-old child.To hear the full discussion hit the 'Play' button on this page.

Matt is joined this week by Lise Hand and Ben Finnegan to discuss  the trending topics of the week. Should Politicians be photographed with pints? Why has Gaelic Football has been added to intangible heritage database?And why did the Parisian Mayor take a plunge in the Seine?

Larry Donnelly, Law Lecturer at University of Galway & Political Columnist with TheJournal.ie and US Correspondent with the Business Post, Marion McKeone, joined Matt to discuss how Joe Biden is facing calls to step down from the US Presidential race.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the conversation.

Barra Roantree from Trinity College Dublin and Minister of State for Financial Services, Neale Richmond join Matt to discuss the likelihood of any changes in inheritance tax in the 2025 budget.

Should blockbuster movies that feature extreme weather events focus more on explaining the effects of climate change? That’s a question commentator John Gibbons asked on this week’s environment slot.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the conversation.

Andy O'Donoghue explains why learning coding is beneficial for kids and gives a run down of the best Apps to learn coding and how your kids can begin with creating their own Apps.To catch the full conversation, press the 'play' button below.

Dermot O’Leary, General Secretary of the National Bus and Rail Union, joined Matt to discuss a number of antisocial incidents that have recently occurred on bus routes in Co. Limerick, and what can be done to help drivers in such situations.Click the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the full conversation.

Leading food economists say reducing herds is not the way to go in the fight against climate change.Food economist Ciaran Fitzgerald and ecologist Padraic Fogarty join Matt to discuss the issue.

Gearoid Farrelly joins Matt for this week's Culture Club ahead of his show at the Paddy Power Comedy Festival.

Ian Guider of the Business Post joins Matt to discuss the top business stories of the day include a spike in office spaces being rented in DublinThe Last Word on Business with thanks to Forvis Mazars, the next exciting chapter for Mazars. Same local team, new global reach.Press the 'play' button below to catch up on the full conversation...

Marion McKewon and Cal Thomas join Matt Cooper to discuss a busy week in American politics, including the attempted assassination of former president Donald Trump and the addition of JD Vance to the republican presidential ticket

After gardaí were called to investigate an alleged assault at an under-15 hurling match in Co. Waterford this week, former President of the GAA Liam O’Neill said that not enough is being done to tackle violence at GAA matches.He and Sinéad O’Carroll, Editor of TheJournal.ie, spoke to Matt about the issue.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the conversation.

Following violent protests that broke out at the former Crown Paints factory location in Coolock yesterday, 30 have been arrested and 19 charged in relation to public order offences.Conor Lally, Crime and Secutrity Editor of the Irish Times, joins Matt to discuss what took place today in the aftermath of the incident.Trina O'Connor, Criminologist and Lisa Chambers, Fianna Fail Senator and Leader in the Seanad join the Last Word to discuss yesterday's incident further.To catch the full conversation, press the 'play' button below...

Where should you be jetting off to?Sarah Slattery has all the best deals on the market for your next summer break!

"Trump has become the victim of the violence he did so much to fuel. But his shooting won't make him think twice about his approach to politics" Irish Times columnist, Fintan O'Toole joins Matt, to discuss the fall out from the attempted assassination former president Trump. Larry Donnelly and Marion McKeone also join us to discuss Biden's statement on the events.

The State is due to spend €1.5bn annually on defence by 2028, but should that figure be increased? According to Fine Gael TD & Minister of State for European Union Affairs and Defence Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, it should. She and People Before Profit - Solidarity TD Mick Barry joined Matt to discuss the idea.Press ‘Play’ on this page to hear the conversation.

Matt is joined by James Lawless, the new Minister for State at the Department of Transport.The Junior Minister is on to speak about Drew Harris’ recommendation for graduated penalty pointsHow can the Department deal with rising road deaths?Hit ‘play’ to find out more

The government has announced that a ban on XL bully dogs will be implemented in two phases from October 2024 and February 2025.Matt spoke to Fianna Fáil senator Erin McGreehan and Martina Kenny from My Lovely Horse Rescue about the decision.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the discussion.

Nelofer Pazira-Fisk, documentary-maker and author discusses Night of Power, The Betrayal of the Middle East, written by her late husband, Robert Fisk

Have businesses successfully adopted the 4 day working week? Are there really any benefits for businesses?Matt speaks to Margaret Cox the Director of ICE Group and Peter Cosgrove the MD for Futurewise about the benefits and pitfalls of scheme.

John Gibbons is with us for The Last Word on the Environment.Trump is looking likely to win the US election in November, so what will that mean for climate change and environmental protection?Some good news; Ireland managed to reduce its carbon emissions by almost 7% last year.A fire at the world's biggest wetland is spreading, but how will that impact Ireland?Hit 'play' to get all the latest.

Andy O'Donoghue is with us to discuss the big Summer tech products.Carry-on luggage is getting an upgrade, now you can charge your phone with your carry-on bag,The Pocket Talk S Translator is here to save you from awkward moments abroad,To hear all this and more press 'play' now.

With the planned release of Roscommon woman Tori Towey, International human rights lawyer David Haigh joined The Last Word to discuss the real dangers of Dubai.

Sarah McGuinness has this week’s business news.Are first time buyers getting choosing variable or fixed rate mortgages?We get an update on the Aer Lingus pay dispute.Hit 'play' and find out the latest in Irish business news

Playwright Enda Walsh is the latest inductee into the Culture Club, where he picked his favourite music, TV, films, books and loads more.Click the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear his choices.

Independent TD Michael Healy-Rae talks about his impassioned plea in the Dáil yesterday, where he said 'derogatory' images of his late mother were put online.To catch the full conversation, press the 'play' button below.

Cal Thomas and Marion McKeone join Matt to discuss Biden's call into MSNBC to stop rumours that he is stepping down. Could he be replaced?And if so, by who?

Nicki Minaj turned up nearly 90 minutes late to her gig at Malahide Castle and only performed a 45 minute set.Fans are outraged and calling for refundsDee Reddy and Dave Hanratty join Matt to give us the inside scoop.

The government has published its Summer Economic Statement, indicating that €8.3bn will be available for spending in October’s budget.Minister for Finance Jack Chambers spoke to Matt about today’s announcement.Press the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the conversation.

Research conducted by the Economic and Social Research Institute has found that disruption and mess associated with retrofitting residential properties impacts homeowners’ willingness to undertake such projects.Professor John Curtis, Research Professor with the ESRI, joined Matt to explain the findings of the report.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the chat.

Roderic O'Gorman has just been appointed the fourth ever leader of the Green Party in Ireland. He joins Matt to discuss his new role and the state of the party.

Today FM courts correspondent Frank Greaney discusses the updates within the ongoing case of the taxi driver Raymond Shorten as new information has arisen.

Limerick’s bid for a historic 5 All-Ireland hurling titles in a row came to an end on Sunday when Cork defeated them in the semi-final on a 1-28 to 0-29 scoreline. They’ll play Clare in the decider in two weeks’ time after the Banner defeated Kilkenny on Saturday.Matt was joined by former Limerick hurler Joe Quaid and Will O’Callaghan from The Hurling Pod to chat about the games.Matt and Will also reacted to the news that Mickey Harte will step down as Derry manager after one season in charge, and they paid tribute to former Mayo, Leitrim and Galway manager John O'Mahony, who died on Sunday aged 71.Click the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the full conversation.

This week Sarah Slattery, from the travelexpert.ie, is taking us to Norway, Finland and other places to escape extreme heat.To catch up on the conversation, click the 'play' button below...

Nick Ferrari, presenter of Nick Ferrari at Breakfast on LBC Radio, joins The Last Word to discuss Labour's landslide victory in the UK general election.Matt is also joined by journalist Amanda Ferguson to outline Northern Ireland's election results and Daniel McConnell, editor of The Business Post, to discuss what all of the results could mean for Anglo-Irish relations.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

Sarah McGuinness, Assistant News Editor with the Business Post and environmental commentator John Gibbons joined Matt for the Week Trending.They covered the BBC’s and Channel 4’s coverage of the UK general election, Dublin’s traffic plan and a controversial Newsweek article questioning Taylor Swift's credentials as a role model.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the full chat.

Have you heard of the new app No Place?Andy O'Donoghue reveals all about the app that's reached number 1 in the app store as well as all tech tech updates to home gym equipment.

New Report says that people are aware of climate change but there is no urgency to do anything about it.John Gibbons joins Matt to discuss the findings from the report.Plus we're busting the myths around electric vehicles.

New figures released by Drinks Ireland have shown that the sale of non-alcoholic beer grew by 18% in 2023, which is an almost 100% increase in market share over the last four years.Ian Guider, Columnist with the Business Post, joined Matt for Thursday’s daily business news.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the full chat.

Mat Fraser, star of Loudermilk and American Horror Story, talks about the world premiere of Unspeakable Conversations, a play at this year's Galway International Arts Festival.To catch the full conversation press the 'Play' button below.

What updates are there to the investigation into this assault?Security and crime editor for the Irish Times Conor Lally, and Janet Horner, Green Party councillor for Dublin’s North Inner City join Matt to discuss these updates.

Matt is joined by best-selling author Lucy Foley on her latest thriller, Midnight Feast.

Hospitality groups are calling on the Government to reinstate the 9% reduced VAT charge for food services to help them manage increasing costs.Pat Crotty, chief executive of the Vintners Federation of Ireland, and Owen Reidy, general secretary of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions, join The Last Word to debate whether hospitality businesses should be on a lower VAT rate.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

Revolut has indicated that it will begin offering mortgages in Ireland from as early as next year.In this week’s personal finance slot, Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor with the Irish Independent, explained what this could mean for customers.Click the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the conversation.

John and Dee are chatting all about the amazing list of artists performing over the summer! But will any of them come close to the hype of Taylor Swift?

Marion and Cal join Matt to discuss the impact of the Supreme Court 'immunity' ruling for Trump.Plus what is the fall out after the leaders debate and will the democrats replace Biden after his performance?

A new report from the Economic and Social Research Institute has shown that between 35,000 and 53,000 new homes will be needed to cope with population growth in Ireland.Matt was joined by Minister for Housing Darragh O’Brien to discuss the findings.Click the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the conversation.

In light of a number of recent court cases the Justice Minister Helen McEntee has said that there is an 'epidemic' of violence against women in Ireland.Noeline Blackwell, solicitor, and Louise Crowley, director of the Bystander Intervention programme, join The Last Word to discuss how gender based violence can be better prevented and how victims can be better supported.Catch the full discussion by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Eimear Higgins has approached Dublin city council to pause the introduction of a traffic management plan due to concerns for the impact on jobs and retail sales in the city. CEO of Dublin Town Richard Guiney and Green party Councillor for Dublin City Council Michael Pidgeon, join Matt to discuss the updates.

What do you think of the RTE summer schedule?Elaine and Joe discuss the number of repeats on the RTE summer schedule, the scathing reviews of season 3 of The Bear and the new 80s movie star documentary.

This week Sarah Slattery, from the travelexpert.ie, is taking us off to Ibiza for this weeks last word on travel.To catch up on the conversation, click the 'play' button below...

French political parties are attempting to create a united front after the National Rally’s victory in the first round of snap elections on Sunday.Journalist and author Lara Marlowe joined Matt to explain the repercussions of this result on a national and European level.Click the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the conversation.

Taylor Swift, Pride, All-Ireland quarter finals and gigs all over the city are expected to bring more than 600,000 people to Dublin this weekend.To discuss this and the rest of the week's trending stories, Today FM's Cathal O'Sullivan and Orla Ryan, news correspondent with TheJournal.ie, join The Last Word.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

There are growing calls for US President Joe Biden to bow out of the presidential race following his performance in a TV debate against Donald Trump.Marion McKeone, US correspondent with the Business Post, and Larry Donnelly, law lecturer at the University of Galway and political columnist with TheJournal.ie, join The Last Word to analyse the first debate between Biden and Trump.Catch the full discussion by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Andy O'Donoghue joins The Last Word to discuss the latest technology to level up summer BBQs and make any outdoor space perfect for entertaining.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

John Gibbons joins the Last Word for our weekly spot on the environment to discuss how climate change could become a threat to sporting activities according to a new study from the UK

Orlando Whitfield, former art dealer and author joins Matt to discuss his new book All That Glitters. Inigo Philbrick, the art dealer who was sentenced to 7 years in prison, is the subject of the novel that uncovers hidden truths about the art world.

The Climate Change Advisory Council has said that a review of taxation on all vehicles must be taken if Ireland is to meet its carbon emission reduction targets.Andrew Murphy, member of the Climate Change Advisory Council, and Kevin McPartlan, CEO of Fuels for Ireland, spoke to Matt about the recommendations that were made.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the full conversation.

Lorcan Allen has this week's business news; The naming rights to Old Trafford might be going up for sale.What will Jack Chambers make with the IBEC joining with The Central Bank?And 80 operational wind farms are being shut down, so how will we still meet environmental targets?

Irvine Welsh, author of Trainspotting, joined The Last Word for the Culture Club to discuss his favourite music, movies, television and more. Press the 'Play' button on this page to hear his choices!

Former Finance Minister Michael McGrath responds to his nomination as the Irish EU Commissioner and reflects on his time at the Department of Finance.To catch the full conversation, press the 'Play' button below.

Figures released by Eurostat have revealed that Ireland is one of the most expensive countries in the European Union for goods and services.Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor with the Irish Independent, joined Matt to explain why prices here are 42 per cent higher than the average across Europe.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the full chat.

What are we looking for from Trump and Biden in Thursday's debate?Cal Thomas, and Marion McKeone join Ian to discuss the run up to the first presidential debate.

Conor Gallagher, Crime and Security Correspondent for the Irish Times joins the Last Word to discuss The Irish Defence Force's review into personnel with convictions for gender based and or domestic violence.to catch the full conversation, hit the 'play' button below...

Government has signed off on €20 million in funding for RTÉ after the broadcaster published its new vision for the futureDirector General of RTÉ Kevin Bakhurst joined The Last Word to discuss future funding and the five-year strategy for the organisation.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Legendary GAA commentator Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh has died aged 93. His career began in 1949 when he commentated on the Railway Cup final and continued up to 2010, where he retired after the All-Ireland senior football final between Cork and Down.Ian Guider spoke to Sean Kelly, Fine Gael MEP and former President of the GAA, about the life of an iconic figure in the GAA.Press the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the conversation.

The battle to replace Eamon Ryans as Green Party Leader continues. Ian speak to Pippa Hackett on her campaign for the role.

As we hit the half way point of 2024, Elaine Burke and Joe O'Shea join us to discuss the best that TV and streaming has had to offer so far this year.To catch the full discussion, press the 'play' button below...

Film-maker and novelist Neil Jordan talks about his life and experience of working in Hollywood and his latest book, Amnesiac: A Memoir.To catch the full conversation, press the 'Play' button below.

A survey conducted by An Taisce on behalf of Irish Business Against Litter found that litter from cans and bottles has reduced significantly around Ireland since the introduction of the deposit return scheme.Ian Guider was joined by Conor Horgan from IBAL to discuss this.Press the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the full chat.

Last week, Ireland won two gold and two silver medals at the European Athletics Championships in Rome. It was the most successful championships since 1998.Athletics journalist Cathal Dennehy joined Ian Guider to discuss the financial challenges that athletes and coaches face in this country, and how more investment is needed in the sport to help development.Click the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the full chat.

Eamon Ryan steps down from the Green Party, heatwaves sweeping Europe and beyond and Taylor Swift is a 'Derry girl'.Ian Power, CEO of Spunout.ie, and Roe McDermott, Irish Times advice columnist, joined The Last Word to discuss the week's biggest trending stories.

Criminologist Trina O'Connor and Kate Mitchell, Head of Development and Policy for The National Women's Council of Ireland, discuss the suspended sentence handed down to Cathal Crotty after his conviction for the assault of Natasha O'Brien in Limerick where she was left unconscious. To catch the full conversation, press the 'Play' button below.

Kneecap have been granted leave by the Belfast High Court to proceed with a judicial review after the UK government blocked them from receiving their funding award.Dee Reddy joins Ian to discuss the outcome of this court case for the music scene.

With two weeks to go before the UK general election, Nick Ferrari joins Ian to discuss the projections that Sunak may become the first ever sitting PM to lose his own seat in a general election.

Have you ever wondered what your pet is trying to tell you? Andy O’Donoghue joins the Last Word for this week's Tech Thursday to discuss the possibility that AI could translate what your pet is saying.For the full conversation, press the 'play' button below...

Two people have been arrested after Just Stop Oil activists sprayed powder on Stonehenge.John Gibbons joined Ian Guider to discuss the fallout from the protest and also gave his reaction to the news that Eamon Ryan will step down as leader of the Green Party.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the conversation.

Thousands of passengers will see their travel plans affected next week as Aer Lingus pilots begin their industrial action on Wednesday, 26th June.Travel commentator Eoghan Corry joined Ian Guider to give an update on what customers can expect in the coming days.Click the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the full chat.

Roderic O’Gorman, Minister for Children, Equality Disability, Integration and Youth joins Ian on the show to discuss the Green Party Leadership election.

Thriller writer Andrea Mara, author of Someone in the Attic, joined The Last Word this week for the Culture Club. Press the 'Play' button on this page to hear her choices!

Nivida made history this Tuesday becoming the world's most valuable company, with a market cap of $3.335 trillion Lorcan Allen joins The Last Word to discuss this and other headlines in the world of business with thanks to Forvis Mazars, the next exciting chapter for Mazars. Same local team, new global reach. Press the 'play' button below to catch up on the full conversation... 

A RED C Survey conducted by An Post Insurance revealed that the price of funerals has skyrocketed by 42% since 2016 David McGowan of McGowan Funeral Directors and Nat O’Connor, Senior Public Affairs & Policy Specialist, Age Action join the show to discuss. Press the ‘play’ button below to catch up on the full conversation  

This week, the Irish Airline Pilots’ Association announced that Aer Lingus pilots would begin an indefinite work-to-rule action from Wednesday, 26 June.Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor with the Irish Independent, joined Ian Guider to explain what rights customers have when if flights are cancelled or delayed due to strikes.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the full conversation.

A new ad has been released by the Biden campaign highlighting Trumps criminal record.Cal Thomas and Marion McKeone join Ian to discuss all the updates from the US.

Many growers are reporting that some of your favorite varieties of potatoes have been lost due to poor weather conditions this year have caused a shortage. Food Economist Ciaran Fitzgerald joins Ian to discuss the impact on you.

In an announcement after today's cabinet meeting, Eammon Ryan stated his intentions to step as leader of the Green Party, Minister for Transport, Environment, Climate and Communications and that he would not contest the next general election in the Dublin Bay South constituency.Daniel McConnell, Editor of The Business Post and Sarah Carey, Columnist for the Irish Independent join Ian Guider, standing in for Matt, to discuss the possible reasons behind the Minister's choice to step down after a disappointing showing for the Green Party in the recent local and European elections.Gary Murphy, Professor of Politics at the School of Law and Government in DCU and Aisling Moloney, political correspondent for the Irish Daily Mail join the show to discuss what the future holds for the Green Party and who might be chosen as Ryan's successor.

Minister for the Environment and Transport Eammon Ryan joined The Last Word to explain why he has taken the decision to step down as leader of the Green Party.

Dr Sabina Brennan, psychologist and neuroscientist, explains why she wanted to investigate the social media phenomenon of manifesting and find out if there was science based evidence for some of it's claims. She talks to Ian Guider about her new book, The Neuroscience of Manifesting.To catch the full conversation, press the 'Play' button below.

With further protests taking place outside the home of Taoiseach, Simon Harris over the weekend, the question is being raised across the country as to whether or not these protests should be put to a stop.Conor Lally, Security and Crime Editor for the Irish Times and Fianna Fail Senator, Malcom Byrne joins The Last Word to discuss protests that have taken place over the last number months and a bill brought forward by Senator Byrne that could see protests outside the homes of politicians result in convictions and jail timeTo catch up on the full conversation, press the 'play' button below...

Sinéad Kennedy, author of Life is a Cycle and solo travel expert, joined The Last Word to discuss all the great things to see and do in the Spanish city of Salamanca.Catch the full chat by pressing the ‘Play’ button on this page!

Around 10,000 disqualified drivers have failed to hand over their licences in the last two years. Despite this, only 26 people were prosecuted and one convicted for the offence in 2022 and 2023.Conor Lally, security and crime editor with The Irish Times, joined The Last Word to discuss this issue.

Ali Ugur, chief economist with the Banking and Payments Federation Ireland, and Marian Finnegan, managing director of Sherry Fitzgerald Residential & Advisory, joined The Last Word to discuss why almost a quarter of first-time buyers are buying properties outside their own counties.Catch the full chat by pressing the ‘Play’ button on this page!

Brianna Parkins, Columnist with the Irish Times, and Kieran Cunningham, Chief Sports Writer with the Irish Daily Star, joined Matt to discuss some of the big stories that made the news this week.Plus, Brianna explained why she has decided to move home to Australia after living in Ireland for 5 years.Click the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the full chat.

John Gibbons joins Matt to discuss the possible impacts the European election results may have on climate change measures as the new parliament term begins.To catch up on the full conversation, click the 'play' button below...

Euro 2024 gets underway this weekend in Germany.Matt was joined by Miguel Delaney, Chief Football Writer with the UK Independent, Gavin Cooney, Sportswriter with The42.ie and former Republic of Ireland international Tony Cascarino to preview the tournament.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to catch the full chat.

Andy O'Donoghue has recommendations on how technology can bring your summer roadtrip to the next level.We also discuss big changes on 'X' as we will no longer be able to view what tweets others have likedFor the full conversation, press the 'play' button below...

Leading gastro dietitian Lorraine Cooney joined The Last Word to discuss gut health and her new book Why You Can't Go.Catch the full chat by pressing the ‘Play’ button on this page!

A series of Government reports show that the Irish labour market is slightly more exposed to AI because of our knowledged based economy. Elaine Burke, host of For Tech's Sake podcast and Neil McDonnell, CEO of ISME, discuss the findings of the reports.Catch the full conversation by pressing the 'Play' button below.

Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor at the Irish Independent joined Matt to discuss how Ireland’s energy regulator could add a charge to household electricity bills in October in order to subsidise renewable energy operators.Click the ‘Play’ button on this page to listen to the full conversation.

Paul McLoone joins Matt for Culture Club.They're chatting music, film and everything that's happened within 25 years of The Undertones!

Hunter Biden has been convicted of three charges in his federal gun trial, making him the first son of a sitting US president to receive a criminal prosecution. Cal Thomas, nationally syndicated US columnist, and Marion McKeone, US correspondent for The Business Post joined The Last Word to discuss this and more of the week's biggest stories from the United States.Catch the full chat by pressing the ‘Play’ button on this page!

Kevin Barry, author of Dark Lies the Island, City of Bohane and Night Boat to Tangier returns with his new book The Heart in WinterBarry joins The Last Word to discuss his career to this point and the writing behind his new bookCatch the full conversation by pressing the 'play' button below...

With interest rates in the news at the moment, is the economy in a healthy state?Gabriel Makhlouf, Governor of the Central Bank joins Matt to discuss the biannual financial stability review.

Sarah Slattery from TravelExpert.ie joins Matt to relive a recent trip to Cork and gives tips on the best places to stay, great spots to eat and some great activities for family'sTo catch the full conversation, press the 'play' button below...

Fine Gael TD and Minister of State for EU Affairs & Defence, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, and Sinn Féin TD & party Finance Spokesperson Pearse Doherty joined The Last Word as counting for the local and European elections on Monday evening.Click the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the full chat.

Ian Guider joins Matt to talk through all the new changes Apple have announced will be added to the iPhone and iPad. Plus they discuss the companies that have offered to build the power connections to connect their data centres.

Rishi Sunak ditches D-Day event, AI in elections and Gail leaves Coronation Street...Writer and broadcaster Aoife Barry and Eoghan Tomas McDermott, managing director of the Communications Clinic, joined The Last Word to discuss the week's trending stories. Catch the full chat by pressing the ‘Play’ button on this page!

Junior Minister for Sport, Thomas Byrne, has warned GAA clubs and county boards that state funding would be withheld for facilities if female players are not given equal access. Sinead O'Carroll, Editor of the Journal.ie and Professor of psychology at University Limerick, Orla Muldoon, join Matt to discuss.To catch up on the full conversation, press the 'play' button below...

Gavin Cooney, Sports Writer with the42.ie speculates on what might be next for former Ireland striker Robbie Keane as he steps down as manager of Israeli team Macabbi Tel Aviv.To catch the full conversation press the 'Play' button below.

John Gibbons joins The Last Word to discuss news that the Un Chief is considering banning fossil fuel advertising as new studies have revealed new climate change records have been hit.To catch the full conversation, press the 'play' button below...

The European Central Bank has announced that it will cut interest rates by 0.25%.Dan O’Brien, Chief Economist at the Institute of International & Economic Affairs and Martina Hennessy of Doddl.ie joined Matt to explain what this could mean for mortgage holders in Ireland.Click the ‘Play’ button on this page to listen to the full chat.

For Tech Thursday on The Last Word, Andy O'Donoghue put together a list of the latest essential tech and gadgets for anyone going to a festival this summer.Catch the full chat by pressing the ‘Play’ button on this page!

Author of Evenings and Weekends Oisín McKenna joined The Last Word this week for The Culture Club!Press the 'Play' button on this page to hear his choices.

Several local election candidates with a migrant background from across the country have said they are "too scared" to go out and canvass ahead of the polls opening this Friday due to the racist abuse they have faced.Teresa Buczkowska, Political Participation Coordinator with the Immigrant Council of Ireland and Gary Murphy, Professor of Politics at the School of Law and Government in DCU join The Last Word to discuss the impact this is having on the migrant candidates as well as the legislation surrounding the migrant populations right to voteTo catch the full conversation press the 'play' button below...

Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor with The Irish Independent, joined Matt to discuss what benefits you could receive if you’re paying PRSI.Click the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the full chat.

SSE are set to submit planning applications for the development of a second windfarm off the shore of Wicklow that would see up to 56 turbines installed.Ian Guider joins The Last Word to discuss this and other headlines in the world of business with thanks to Forvis Mazars, the next exciting chapter for Mazars. Same local team, new global reach.Press the 'play' button below to catch up on the full conversation...

Cal Thomas, and Marion McKeone join Matt to discuss the updates on Joe Biden's Mexican Border executive order, Hunter Biden on trial, and Donald Trump saying that 'Americans won't stand for him to be imprisoned' after his guilty verdict.Catch the full chat by pressing the ‘Play’ button on this page.

The Road Safety Authority is calling for emergency legislation to double the number of penalty points given to drivers for speeding and mobile phone use.It comes as 81 people have died on Irish roads so far this year, the worst record in a decade.Geraldine Herbert, motoring editor of the Sunday Independent, and Susan Gray, chairperson and founder of PARC Road Safety Group, joined The Last Word to discuss whether increasing penalty points would help make roads safer.Catch the full chat by pressing the ‘Play’ button on this page.

A Garda investigation has been launched after Taoiseach Simon Harris was confronted by protestors whilst on the campaign trail in Co. Mayo last weekend.Louise Burne, Political Correspondent with The Irish Daily Mirror and Daniel McConnell, Editor of The Business Post, joined Matt to discuss whether such incidents could lead to politicians needing more protection.Click the ‘Play’ button on this page to listen to the conversation.

Following the news of former US President Donald Trump being found guilty of all 34 counts of falsifying business records in a New York court room last night, Matt is joined by Cal Thomas, nationally syndicated columnist and Marion McKeone, US correspondent for the Business Post.Larry Donnelly, Law Lecturer at University of Galway & Political Columnist with TheJournal.ie joins the show to explain what may happen now that the former President and soon to be Republican presidential nominee is now a convicted felon.Catch up on the full conversation by pressing the 'play' button below...

The 2024 Junior and Leaving Certificate exams get underway on Wednesday, June 5th.Psychotherapist Helen Vaughan joined Matt to give students and families some tips and tricks on how best to combat the stress that comes with exam time.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Respiratory Nurse Specialist Ruth Morrow and Biola Wyrwas, mother of six-year-old Leon who suffers from hay fever and allergies, outline the advice from the Asthma Society on managing hay fever and asthma during high pollen days.Press the 'play' button below to catch up on the full conversation.

Andy O'Donoghue joins Matt to share his best tips to help you have a digital detox, monitor how long you spend online and put in limits for you and your family.Press the ‘play’ button below to catch up on the full conversation...

Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor of The Irish Independent joined The Last Word to talk through Bank of Ireland’s reaction to Revoult’s new savings account  Press the ‘play’ button below to catch up on the full conversation... 

Businesses in Dublin are considering a legal challenge to plans that would restrict car access in the city centre because they worry it will damage their footfall.Richard Guiney, chief executive of Dublin Town, and Prof Brian Caulfield, Professor in Transportation in Trinity College Dublin, joined The Last Word to debate the traffic management plans for Dublin city.For the full podcast click the 'Play' button on this page.

Travel journalist Eoghan Corry and Graham Keely, a journalist in Spain, joined Matt to discuss protests across Spanish Islands against overtourism and why many countries across the world are looking at ways to limit tourism in their famous cities.Press the ‘play’ button below to catch up on the full conversation...  

Sheila O'Flanagan and has written more than 30 novels and sold more than 9 million copiesHer new novel is The Honeymoon Affair and she joins Matt to share her very favourite film, tv and music picks.For the full podcast click the 'Play' button on this page.

Closing arguments in Trump's trial, the Israel-Gaza conflict and Americans are choosing cannabis over alcohol.Cal Thomas, nationally syndicated US columnist, and Marion McKeone, US correspondent with The Business Post, joined The Last Word to discuss all the biggest news stories from the United States.For the full podcast click the 'Play' button on this page.

Ireland is on track to miss its legally-binding emissions reduction targets by a long way according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).The latest projections from the EPA show Ireland is set to reduce its total greenhouse gas emissions by only 29 per cent by 2030, compared to a target of 51 per cent.Hannah Daly, professor of sustainable energy at University College Cork, joined The Last Word to discuss why Ireland is so far behind and what can be done to get emissions reductions back on track.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Nick Ferrari joins Matt to discuss Rishi Sunak's new national service policy for 18 year olds.Why has the UK got a 6 week election campaign? And what happened in that Welsh pub?Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

A study by the Economic and Social Research Institute has looked at how teenagers’ relationships with their families and peers have changed over the last 10 years. It found that Ireland’s 13-year-olds now have fewer friends than they did a decade ago.Author of the report, Dr. Emer Smyth and Jen Hogan, Parenting Columnist with The Irish Times, joined Matt to discuss the findings.Catch the full chat by pressing the ‘Play’ button on this page.

Beaches, theme parks, movie stars and more!Sarah Slattery from thetravelexpert.ie joined The Last Word to give all the advice you need for a trip to Los Angeles, California.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

50 Migrants without Visas were refused 'leave to land' in the last week.Jim O’Callaghan, and Liam Herrick discuss the issues around these immigration and document checks.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Medical experts have expressed concern after the HSE published figures that show almost 5,000 people have been hospitalised with mental and behavioural disorders after taking cannabis products.Dr Garret McGovern, Medical Director of the Priority Medical Clinic and Ray Walley, GP and Associate Clinical Professor at UCD debated the issue.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Extreme turbulence, 2FM's presenter exodus and a surprise UK election...Orla Ryan, news correspondent with The Journal, and Dave Hanratty, host of No Encore podcast, joined The Last Word to discuss the week's biggest trending stories!Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Darragh Cassidy, Head of Communications for Bonkers.ie joined The Last Word to discuss Revolut's latest competitive offers for customers.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

The US Department of Justice have announced they will take a legal case against Ticketmaster's parent company Live Nation. Why is this?Ian Guider, Business Editor for The Business Post joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Andy O'Donoghue joined The Last Word to talk the latest in foldable pones and tablets, as well as the return of Nokia's 'Dumb Phone'.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court has applied for a number of arrest warrants, including Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu and Yahya Sinwar, Hamas' leader in Gaza. Aoife O'Donoghue, Professor of Law at Queen's University, Belfast joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Could we really be saying goodbye to disposable vapes by the end of the year?Ossian Smyth, Minister of State with Responsibility for Public Procurement, eGovernment and Circular Economy joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

How effective are election posters in 2024?Gary Murphy, Professor of Politics at the School of Law and Government in DCU, and Liz Carolan from thebriefing.ie joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Travel expert Sinead Kennedy joined The Last Word to discuss Iceland's wonders and an itinerary to help plan your trip!Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Why are the Kinahans suddenly selling so many of their properties in Dubai?Conor Gallagher, Crime & Security Correspondent with The Irish Times joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

John Gibbons joined The Last Word to discuss the way in which ancient fir trees are allowing scientists to measure climate change.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Andy O'Donoghue joined The Last Word to discuss the best tech available to make sure you get the most out of your 8 hours!Catch the full chat by pressing the ' Play' button on this page.

Keiran Cunningham, Chief Sports Writer with The Irish Daily star joined The Last Word to discuss comments made by Irish boxing star, Katie Taylor about her fighting on the same card as Mike Tyson. Listen by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

How much would it cost to bring Ireland's existing office buildings up to today's environmental standards?Ian Guider joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor of The Irish Independent joined The Last Word to talk about why you should always keep a close eye on your insurance documents!Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Regulations are finally coming in for e-scooter use on roads in Ireland. What do these new regulations involve?Aisling Dunne, Head of Policy at Bolt, and Ciaran Cuffe, MEP with the Green Party joined The Last Word to discuss.

Political candidates have been warned over a threat of violence while campaigning following a number of incidents in recent days.Cormac O'Keefe, Security Correspondent for The Irish Examiner, and Elaine Dunne, Fianna Fáil Local Election Candidate for Glencullen-Sandyford joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

A new survey suggests some mortgage holders are paying twice as much as others on interest rates.Martina Hennessy, Managing Director of Doddl.ie joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

New potential benefits have emerged for users of a certain range of diabetes drugs, which include the well known drug 'Ozempic'. Professor Donal O'Shea, HSE Clinical Lead On Obesity joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Why has the Dublin-New York Portal been temporarily closed?Brianna Parkins, Columnist with The Irish Times, and Hazel Chu, Green Party Dublin City Councillor joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

While Bike Week is being celebrated, Dr. Damien O'Tuama, National Cycling Coordinator with the Irish Cycling Campaign and An Taisce, and Geraldine Herbert, Motoring Editor of The Sunday Independent joined The Last Word to discuss a new campaign from Cycling Ireland which hopes to raise awareness on Irish roads.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly plans to go to cabinet tomorrow to seek approval to raise the minimum legal age of the purchase of tobacco products from 18 to 21.Chris Macey, Director of Advocacy for the Irish Heart Foundation, and Ian O'Doherty, Columnist for The Irish Independent joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Why has the Church of Ireland's General Synod voted against the baptism of children with unmarried parents?Canon Gillian Wharton, Rector of Booterstowon, Dublin, Church of Ireland, and Professor Patricia Barker, Lay Member of the Church of Ireland Synod joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

With the rain making a triumphant return after a blissful weekend, Sarah Slattery is back with some great get-away deals for May!Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Ian Guider joined The Last Word to discuss motoring giant Ford's decision to reverse prior plans to produce only electric vehicles after 2030.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Dublin portal, Netflix lawsuit and Kim Kardashian's waist...Ben Finnegan, TodayFM News Anchor, and Sarah McGuinness, Assistant News Editor for The Business Post joined The Last Word to discuss the week's biggest trending stories!Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Insurance firms are calling for mandatory telematics in the cars of young and inexperienced drivers.Gary McClarty, Managing Director of MCL Experience, and Geraldine Herbert, Motoring Editor of The Sunday Independent joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Israel has taken control of the Rafah crossing, Bel Trew, Chief International Correspondent with the Independent joins Matt to discussFor the full chat click the 'Play' button on this page.

Why are we so addicted to our dodgy boxes and smuggled cigarettes? Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor with the Irish Independent joins Matt to discussFor the full chat click the 'Play' button on this page.

Ireland's qualified in the Eurovision thanks to Bambi ThugRussell Alford, Today FM's Eurovision expert and Dave Hanratty, Host of 'No Encore Podcast' join Matt to discussFor the full podcast click the 'Play' button on this page.

As Bambie Thug is set to take the stage in the first Eurovision heat, John Caddell and Dee Reddy join Matt to discuss the full Eurovision breakdown. For the full chat click the 'Play' button on this page.

A man has been jailed for life following the murder of 3 siblings. Frank Greaney, courts correspondent for Today FM joins Matt to discuss. For the full podcast press the 'Play' button on this page.

Stormy Daniels is set to be called as a witness in the latest Trump caseCal Thomas, Nationally syndicated US columnist and Marion McKeone, Us correspondent with The Business Post join Matt to discuss. For the full podcast click the 'Play' button on this page.

Following the release of 3 RTE reports, Ian Guider from The Business Post joins Matt to discuss these in detail. For the full chat click the 'Play' button on this page.

Just over 960m euro was spent last year on digital advertising bringing it up by another 11%Ian Guider from The Business Post joins Matt to discuss. For the full chat click the 'Play' button on this page.

How is the government handling those who are seeking international protection when entering the country? Daniel McConnell - editor of The Business Post, Sinead Gibney Social Democratic candidate and Senator Barry Ward of Fine Gail join Matt to discuss. For the full chat click the 'Play' button on this page.

Environmental specialist John Gibbons joins Matt to give the full low day on 'This is earth overshoot day'For the full chat click the 'Play' button on this page,

Rylan Gosling stars in the new 'The Fall Guy' movie.Brian Llyod from Entertainment.ie joins Matt to discuss.For the full chat click the 'Play' button on this page.

Singer and songwriter Wallis Bird joined us this week for The Culture Club!Press the 'Play' button on this page to hear her choices.

Ian Guider, Columnist for The Business Post joined The Last Word to discuss Elon Musk's latest exploits.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Why is the new Troubles Legacy Act so controversial?Deirdre Heenan, Professor of Social Policy at Ulster University and Former Member of the Council of State joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

From today carbon tax has increased by €17 annually.Charlie Weston joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Sheena Mitchell, Pharmacist and Founder of the Family Health Podcast, Wondercare.ie joined The Last Word to discuss the impact global warming is having on those who suffer from hay fever.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Emergency legislation has been passed by cabinet today in order to redesignate the UK as a 'safe' country for asylum seekers. What does this mean?Danny McConnell, Editor of The Business Post joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Cal Thomas the nationally syndicated US columnist and Marion McKeone, US Correspondent for the Business Post join Matt to discuss Kristi Noem 's campaign to be Trump next Vice President after she revealed in her memoir that she shot her dog.Plus they discuss continued unrest on college campuses in protest of the Israel and Hamas conflict.

Why will children's summer camps cost so much for families this year?Olive Walsh, Provest Financial Advisor joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

There have been 70 deaths on Irish roads already this year, which is 17 more than the equivalent period last year.Sarah O'Connor, Director of Partnerships and External Affairs for The Road Safety Authority joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Tensions are rising between the Irish and UK Governments over new asylum plans.Nick Ferrari, Presenter of Nick Ferrari at Breakfast on LBC.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Sarah Slattery from travelexpert.ie joined The Last Word with all of the info you need to take the Canadian road trip of a lifetime!Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Following the verdict of the inquest into the death of Aoife Johnston at University Hospital Limerick, the hospital's A&E department remains the most overcrowded in the country. Conor Sheehan, Labour Councillor in Limerick, and Conor Deasy, President of the Irish Association of Emergency Medicine joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Irish Times Columnist Brianna Parkins, and Lorcan Nyhan, Head of Training at the Communications Clinic joined The Last Word to discuss the week's biggest trending stories, including Marty Morrisey's latest party offering in Spain!Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

John Caddell joined The Last Word to discuss Electric Picnic's huge lineup for this year's summer bash.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Is Ireland's newest national park, Páirc Náisiúnta Na Mara, really a national park, and is it a positive for the environment?John Gibbons joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Why has infamous Hollywood movie mogul Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape charge been overturned?Marion McKeone, US Correspondent with The Business Post joined The Last Word to discuss.

Karl Dalton, General Secretary of the Prison Officers' Association joined The Last Word to discuss the verdict of the inquest into the death of Aoife Johnston.Listen by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Andy O'Donoghue joined The Last Word to discuss the latest tech to help you enjoy listening to your music!Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Irish Paralympian, Orla Comerford is supporting Fighting Blindness, and joined us this week for The Culture Club! Visit fightingblindness.ieHear her choices by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Michael Martin, joined The Last Word live from Jordan to discuss the ongoing crisis in Gaza, and his experience at a UNRWA refugee camp in Jordan.Listen by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Charlie Weston, Person Finance Editor with The Irish Independent joined The Last Word to discuss the latest news on the costs of energy and fuel in Ireland.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Former leader of the Democratic Unionist Party, Jeffrey Donaldson has been charged with 11 historical sex offences over a 21 year period.Amanda Ferguson, Journalist based in Belfast, joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

The Garda Representative Association is holding its annual conference in Mayo. Today it heard concern from members about policing far right protests.Brendan O'Connor, the GRA's outgoing President joined The Last Word.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Hozier is the 4th artist ever to top the US charts with his single "Too Sweet".John Caddell and Dee Reddy joined for The Last Word on Music.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Ian Guider, columnist with The Business Post joined The Last Word with the latest business news.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Taoiseach Simon Harris made a formal apology in the Dáil today to the families of the victims killed in the Stardust tragedy in 1981.Today FM Reporter Stephanie Rohan and Lisa Lawlor, the daughter of Francis & Maureen who died in the fire joined The Last Word.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Cal Thomas, nationally syndicated US columnist and Marion McKeone the US Correspondent for the Business Post joined The Last Word to discuss the latest updates in the Trump New York Trial.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Daniel McConnell the Editor of the Business Post and Edgar Morgenroth, Professor of Economics at DCU Business School joined The Last Word to discuss why the USC is back on the political agenda and whether Fine Gael might phase it out entirely.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

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.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

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.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

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.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Sarah Slattery from travelexpert.ie is back with a list of the best new cruises available for holiday makers of all ages!Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

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.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

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!Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Dee Reddy joined The Last Word to discuss the surprise release of global popstar Taylor Swift's latest album.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

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.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

A new study claims that climate change will wipe out 20% of global GDP by 2050.John Gibbons joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

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!Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

43 years later, the Stardust inquests have found that 48 people people died by unlawful killing on the 14th of February 1981.Lisa Lawlor, daughter of Francis and Maureen who died in the fire, Samantha Mangan, daughter of Helena Mangan, and Stephanie Rohan from the TodayFM Newsroom joined The Last Word to discuss the news and pay tribute to the victims of the fire. Listen by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Tara Mines in Navan have just announced they will be reopeningIan Guider, Columnist, The Business Post joins Matt to discussFor the full chat click the play button below.

EIR staff were told not the obey the law by their managementCharlie Weston, Personal finance editor with The Irish Independent joins Matt to discussFor the full chat click the play button below.

New law discriminates against less wealthy people going through divorce, barrister saysPaul C McCarthy, Chair of The Family Lawyers Association Of Ireland joins Matt to discussFor the full chat click the 'Play' button on this page.

Janet Horner, Green Party and Dublin City Councillor, and Geraldine Herbert, Motoring Editor for The Sunday Independent joined The Last Word to discuss the latest in motoring stories, including news that may cause hassle for EV drivers.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

What is next for Israel after Iran's major attack over the weekend?Dr. Patrick Bury, Senior Lecturer in Security at the University of Bath and Former NATO Analyst, and Hannah McCarthy, Journalist in Beirut reporting on the Israel-Hamas war, joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Sarah Slattery from travelexpert.ie is back with her recommendations for the beautiful region of Tuscany, Italy.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

900 schools have been added to the new hot school meal programme, bringing the total to 2,000.TD Heather Humphries, Minister for Social Protection joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Fianna Fáil's final Ard Fheis before the general election takes place today and tomorrow, Minister for Finance, Michael McGrath joined The Last Word to discuss the challenges being faced by Ireland as we approach another election.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Michael Clifford, Special Correspondent with The Irish Examiner, and Laura Byrne from thejournal.ie joined The Last Word to discuss the week's biggest stories, including Ireland's new Taoiseach, and the death of OJ Simpson.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

With the numbers of deaths on Irish roads rising dramatically, Gardaí have been instructed to conduct 30 minutes of high visibility road policing during each shift.Former Transport Minister, Shane Ross joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Is the EU scaling back on it's environmental ambitions?John Gibbons joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Andy O'Donoghue joined The Last Word with the latest and greatest in laundry tech to help you keep your clothes clean with less stress!Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

OJ Simpson has died aged 76.Marion McKeone, US Correspondent for The Business Post joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

How well has the National Cancer Strategy actually been implemented?Averil Power, CEO of the Irish Cancer Society joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

According to the annual CPL Jobs Survey has found that 60% of people would turn down a job if it doesn't offer an option for hybrid working.Ian Guider, Columnist for The Business Post joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Are banks guilty of discriminating against those who can't qualify for a 'green mortgage'?Charlie Weston. Personal Finance Editor for The Irish Independent joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Designer Helen Steele joined us this week for The Culture Club!Press the 'Play' button on this page to hear her choices.

"When the night comes and she's asleep I just ask What am I doing wrong?"Lisa’s one year old daughter was born into homelessness and they’re living in emergency accommodation. We're all in for the Big Busk for Focus Ireland to help end homelessness in Ireland, are you?Get involved at TodayFM.com/Busk

Female members of the European Parliament, and those contesting seats in the forthcoming election have been warned of a risk of sexually explicit, 'Deepfake' images being used against them. Elaine Burke, Host of the For Tech's Sake podcast, and Maria Walsh, Fine Gael MEP for Midlands North-West joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

According to the myhome.ie report, Ireland's housing market is 'heating up again'. Conall Mac Collie, Chief Economist for Bank of Ireland, and Author of the myhome.ie report, joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Incoming Taoiseach Simon Harris has suggested that plans to increase the number of sick days workers are entitled to should be put on hold.Owen Reidy, ICTU General Secretary, John Barry, ISME National Council Member & MD of Management Support Services joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Are there any good last minute deals to help you get away from the rain?Sarah Slattery says there are loads!Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Chloe works in the Focus Ireland coffee shop with those experiencing homelessness. We're all in for the Big Busk for Focus Ireland to help end homelessness in Ireland, are you?Get involved at TodayFM.com/Busk

Over 30 road safety advocate bodies have declared no confidence in the Road Safety Authority.Jason Cullen, Chairperson for the Dublin Commuter Coalition, and Janet Horgan, Green Party Councillor joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Roe McDermott, Irish Times Columnist, and Dave Hanratty, Host of the No Encore podcast joined The Last Word to discuss the week's biggest trending stories, including calls for Eurovision boycott. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Record rainfall which shows no sign of stopping is to worsen again with the arrival of storm Kathleen to Ireland. Richard Hackett, Agricultural Consultant, and Francie Gorman, IFA President joined The Last Word t discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Writer and Irish language enthusiast Manchán Magan joined The Last Word to discuss the Irish language and it's place in contemporary Ireland.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

What is your opinion on climate change being introduced as a subject at Leaving Cert level in Irish schools?John Gibbons joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

A new report suggests a united Ireland would cost €20 billion a year for 20 years. But how was this figure reached?Professor John Fitzgerald of Trinity College, and Padraig MacLochlainn, Sinn Féin TD for Donegal joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

From robot window cleaners to smart bins, Andy O'Donoghue is back for Tech Thursday with the latest in tech for your spring cleaning!Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Keilie O’Danza is 25 years old and a care leaver. Keilie was taken into care at 10 and is still traumatised about the time Gardaí arrived to her home with social workers to physically take her into care. She remains upset that she was separated from her younger siblings and feels the familial bonds were broken. When she turned 18, she voluntarily returned to her family of origin, and while she is still in contact with them, she felt she needed to live alone.Keilie joined Matt Cooper on The Last Word to chat about her experience with homelessness in Ireland, and the important role Focus Ireland has played in her life.On April 12th Today FM's Big Busk for Focus Ireland is taking place, we are asking you to go all in to help end homelessness in Ireland.To take part head to todayfm.com/busk

Pat Gates, Coordinator for the Young People At Risk Programme in the North Inner City, and Richard Guiney, Chief Executive for Dublin Town joined The Last Word to discuss the challenges facing An Garda Síochána around policing Dublin City. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

World-class Musician and Composer Neil Martin joined us on The Last Word this week for The Culture Club!Press the 'Play' button on this page to hear his choices.

Alan O'Reilly from Carlow Weather, and Food Economist, Ciaran Fitzgerald joined The Last Word to discuss the effect the current record rainfall in Ireland is having on our agricultural business.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

The vacant homes tax has raised only €2 million since it's been introduced. With vacant properties all over Ireland, why is this figure so small?Charlie Weston joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Minister Rodrick O'Gorman plans to spend up to €5 billion over the next 20 years on 10,000 asylum seeker beds.Aisling Moloney , Political Correspondent with The Irish Daily Mail joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

What are the reasons for Simon Coveney's sudden departure from cabinet, and where does this leave Simon Harris as he takes over as Taoiseach?Danny McConnell, Editor of The Business Post, and Gary Murphy, Professor of Politics at The School of Law and Government in DCU joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

How is Ireland going to deal with a teacher shortage in both primary and secondary schools?Norma Foley, Minister For Education joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

With the prices of fuel increasing, should SUV drivers pay more than other road users?Brenda Power, Columnist with The Irish Daily Mail & Sunday Times, and Kevin McPartlan, Chief Executive of Fuels For Ireland joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Have the Government done too much in relation to imposing additional costs on businesses in recent years?Owen Reidy, General Secretary of the ICTU, and Danny McCoy, CEO of Ibec joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

What does John Gibbons have to say about Eamon Ryan's newly approved traffic legislation? Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Shane O’Donoghue, Editor for CompleteCar.ie, and Paul Walsh, Chief Executive of Peopl Insurance joined The Last Word to discuss the possibility of economically unviable car ownership in urban centres, following on from yesterday's cabinet's approval on new traffic reduction measures.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Are you on the hunt for the best selection of wireless add-ons and accessories for your laptop or PC?Andy O’Donoghue joined The Last Word for Tech Thursday with his top recommendations!Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Guy Garvey, lead singer of Elbow joined us this week for The Culture Club!Press the 'Play' button on this page to hear his choices!

Actor Tom Vaughan Lawlor joined The Last Word to discuss his latest film, The Beautiful Game, releasing on Netflix on the 29th of March.Today FM’s Big Busk for Focus Ireland is taking place on Friday 12th April.Over 13,500 people are without a home in Ireland – that’s the equivalent of the entire population of Mallow in County Cork.Imagine not climbing into your own bed every night, not being able to cook your own dinner and trying every day to hide the fear in your eyes from your children. That’s the daily reality for thousands of families.You can donate right now – it’s very simple – go to todayfm.com/busk

Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor for The Irish Independent joined The Last Word to discuss details on the new Pension Auto Enrolment Scheme, approved today by cabinet. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Local authorities will have the power to introduce traffic congestion charges in the future as part of a new strategy aimed at reducing private car use.Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan has received Cabinet approval for the strategy, which focuses on reducing car use in urban centres to address congestion, pollution and to help reach the country’s transport climate targets.He joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Cal Thomas, Nationally Syndicated US Columnist, and Marion McKeone, US Correspondent for The Business Post joined The Last Word to discuss this morning's tragic events in Baltimore.Listen by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Why have Diageo decided to increase prices on their draft beers?Ian Guider, Business Columnist for The Business Post joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

On The Last Word, Matt spoke to James Flanagan about his experience of homelessness.TodayFM's Big Busk for Focus Ireland is taking place on Friday 12th April.Over 13,500 people are without a home in Ireland - that's the entire population of Mallow in County Cork. Imagine not climbing into your own bed every night, not being able to cook your own dinner and trying every day to hide the fear in your eyes from your children. That's the daily reality for thousands of families.You can donate now - it's very simple - go to todayfm.com/busk

Where does Fine Geal stand in relation to enacting Ireland's Sale of Alcohol Bill, which will allow pubs and nightclubs to stay open for longer?Sunil Sharpe from Give Us The Night, and John Clendennen, VFI President and Owner of Giltraps in Kinnity, Co. Offaly joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Nick Ferrari, Presenter of Nick Ferrari At Breakfast on LBC Radio, joined The Last Word to discuss the recent disinformation spread about the Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Danny McConnell, Editor for The Business Post, and Senator Barry Ward of Fine Gael joined The Last Word to give their opinions and predictions on Fine Gael's next steps as Simon Harris takes the reigns as Taoiseach.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

How does a direct flight to a beautiful Greek island sound?Sarah Slattery from travelexpert.ie joined The Last Word with all of the information you need!Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Cathal Malone, Immigration Lawyer, and Billy Kelleher, Fianna Fáil MEP for Ireland South joined The Last Word to discuss the possibility of the Irish Government signing up to the EU's Migration and Asylum Pact. But what will this mean for Ireland?Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Everyone seems to be talking after Leo's shock departure yesterday.Aisling Moloney, Political editor with the Irish Daily Mail and Holly Cairns, leader of the Social Democrats join Matt to discuss.For the full chat click the 'Play' button below.

Is John O'Shea's first game as interim manager of the Republic of Ireland soccer team an audition of sorts for a position as full-time manager?Gavin Cooney, Sportswriter for the42 joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Finn McRedmond, Columnist for The Irish Times and Eoghan Tomás McDermott, MD of The Communications Clinic joined The Last Word to discuss the week's biggest trending stories.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Gary Murphy, Professor of Politics at The School of Law and Government in DCU, Sarah Carey, Columnist for The Irish Independent, and Craig Hughes, Political Editor for The Irish Daily Mail joined The Last Word for a two part special to discuss the most important political question of the week, what kind of Taoiseach will Simon Harris be?Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

All eyes are on Simon Harris this weekend.In January The Last Word caught up with the Minister for Justice and Minister for Higher Education so he could talk us through his Culture Club.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Do you feel like every day stresses are becoming too much? Leisha McGrath, Chartered Work & Organisational Psychologist joined The Last Word to discuss burnout and how to recognise the signs.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Daniel McConnell, Editor of The Business Post, and Neale Richmond, Fine Gael TD and Minister of State for Business and Employment & Retail joined The Last Word to discuss the latest news on Leo Varadkar's potential replacement following his sudden exit. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

How can you maximise your smartphone or tablet to make it your own portable office?Andy O’Donoghue joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Do you feel underpaid? Would perks like extra holidays or health insurance make your job more bearable?Dr. Tom McDonnell, Co-Director at the Nevin Economic Research Institute, Ben Finnegan, TodayFM News Anchor, and Peter Cosgrove, Managing Director at Futurewise joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Leo announced his shock resignation today, but just how good of a Taoiseach was he for business? Ian Guider, Business columnist, Business Post joins Matt to discuss. For the full chat click the 'Play' button on this page.

Hundreds of jobs at risk as Ted Baker calls in administrators.Ian Guider, Business Columnist, Business Post joins Matt to discuss. For the full chat click the 'Play' button on this page.

Trump has once again hit headlines, he now can't make $464m bond. Cal Thomas, a Nationally syndicated US columnist and Marion Mckeone, US correspondent, Business Post join Matt to discuss. Full the full chat click the 'Play' button below.

Everyone seems to be talking after Leo's shock departure yesterday. Aisling Moloney, Political editor with the Irish Daily Mail and Holly Cairns, leader of the Social Democrats join Matt to discuss. For the full chat click the 'Play' button below.

Convicted Garda killer Pearse McAuley has been found dead at his home in Strabane.Ronan McGreevy, Irish Times journalist and co-author with Tommy Conlan of The Kidnapping joins Matt to discuss. For the full chat click the play button below.

Poor connectivity affects readings from thousands of smart metersDaragh Cassidy, head of communications in Bonkers.ie and Carmel O'Connor ESB Networks smart metering project manager join Matt to discuss. For the full chat click the 'Play' button on this page.

In a whirlwind of a week where Louis Walsh and Jedward go head to head, some Irish artists have pulled out of a music festival in the US and 'Kate Gate' continues to rumble on in the background.Sarah McGuinness, Assistant News Editor of the Business Post and Today FM's Ben Finnegan discuss the Week Trending.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Ryanair and Eir are just some of the top complained about companies in Ireland.Gráinne Griffin, director of communications with the CCPC joined The Last Word.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Leo Varadkar is in Washington D.C. where today he was hosted by US President Joe Biden.Marion McKeone, US Correspondent with The Business Post joined The Last Word.

Finally some good news for tracker mortgage holders.Michael Dowling, Managing Director of Dowling Financial joined The Last Word.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

On Tech Thursday, Andy O'Donoghue discussed recycling old devices and the benefits.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

The European People's Party is proposing to deport asylum seekers to countries on the 'safe' list.Cathal Malone, an immigration lawyer, and Daniel McConnell, Editor of the Business Post joined The Last Word.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

The EU is taking a case against Ireland and its treatment of its own bogs.The Last Word on the Environment with John Gibbons.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

There are concerns Asylum Seekers sleeping in tents in a makeshift camp in Dublin.Kitty Holland - Social Affairs Correspondent with The Irish Times and Nick Henderson - CEO of the Irish Refugee Council.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

The European Parliament has voted to bring in tighter controls on Artificial Intelligence.Adrian Weckler, Tech editor of the Irish Independent and Fine Gael MEP Deirdre Clune joined The Last Word.

Further hikes to petrol and diesel are on the way this April.Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor with the Irish Independent joined The Last Word.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar is in the US and Trump says there'll be no money for Ukraine if he gets into power.The Last Word on the US with Cal Thomas and Marion McKeone.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Our own Ben Finnegan from the Today FM newsroom visited Malawi to see first hand the devastation climate change is causing.He joined Matt to talk about what he saw on the ground with Trocaire.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

The former RTÉ news journalist Charlie Bird has passed away. He had been diagnosed with MND and had raised money for various charities in recent years.The Last Word remembered him with his friend Paul Allen of Paul Allen & Associates PR.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Irish musicians such as Kneecap and Gavin James have pulled out of a US music festival in protest over the war in Gaza.The Last Word on Music with Dave Hanratty and John Caddell.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Why did the government fail in its 'Yes/Yes' campaign?Daniel McConnell, Editor, of Business Post, Aisling Moloney, Political Correspondent, Irish Daily Mail and Gerard Howlin, Public Affairs Consultant and former Gov Advisor joined The Last Word.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

The 2024 housing targets are unlikely to be met.The Last Word on Business with Ian Guider from The Business Post.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

In the Last Word on TV and Streaming we look back at the Oscars over the weekend.Joe O'Shea and Elaine Burke joined The Last Word.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

The Princess of Wales has apologised over an edited photo published on Mother's Day.Finn McRedmond, Columnist for the Irish Times joined The Last Word from London.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

A report has found that lives were "sacrificed" to protect a British agent nicknamed "stakeknife".Richard O’Rawe, former Republican prisoner and author of “Stakeknife's Dirty War: The Inside Story of Scappaticci, the IRA's Nutting Squad and the British Spooks Who Ran the War” joined The Last Word.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Lorcan Nyhan - Head of Training with the Communications Clinic and Edel Coffey - Columnist & Author of ‘Breaking Point joined The Last Word for The Week Trending.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

The Taoiseach has admitted that 6 am closing times for nightclubs and extended bar opening times aren't likely to happen this summer.Ian Redmond, co-owner of Hyde nightclub in Dublin joined The Last Word.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

The Oscars happen this weekend, with many Irish talents in the running for awards.Brian Lloyd from entertainment.ie joined Matt for The Last Word on Movies.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

The government has introduced measures allowing you to request to work remotely.To get the ins and outs of it, Síobhra Rush - Head of Lewis Silkin Ireland.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Exactly what is technostress? Do you suffer from it?Tech Thursday on The Last Word with Andy O'Donoghue.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Could Artificial Intelligence help climate change?We find out with John Gibbons on The Last Word on Environment.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Marianna Spring is the BBC  Disinformation & Social Media Correspondent.She joined The Last Word to discuss her book Among the Trolls: My Journey Through Conspiracy Land.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor with the Irish Independent joined The Last Word to talk personal finance and to answer your questions.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

A new Primary School curriculum would see sex education taught at a younger age.Carl O’Brien, education editor at The Irish Times and Simon Lewis, Principal of Carlow Educate Together National School joined The Last Word.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Super Tuesday has been uneventful compared to previous years.To give us the latest, Marion McKeone, US Correspondent with The Business Post and Cal Thomas, nationally syndicated columnist joined The Last Word.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

The Public Accounts Committee has made several recommendations for RTÉ.Brian Stanley, the chair of the Public Accounts Committee and Lorcan Nyhan, head of training with The Communications Clinic joined The Last Word.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

In this podcast, we bring you an extended debate from both sides of the Care Referendum, which takes place on March 8th.Damien Peelo – CEO of Treoir. Tom Clonan - Independent Senator, Orla O’Connor – Director of the National Women’s Council and Becky Kealy – Cork North West candidate with Aontu joined The Last Word.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Is the US ready to change its policy on its stance with Israel's invasion of Gaza?Larry Donnelly, lecturer in law at the University of Galway joined The Last Word.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

An RTÉ investigates program has found many people are giving botox illegally in Ireland.Pamela Fraher, reporter with RTE Investigates joined The Last Word.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Apple has been fined almost 2 billion euro by the EU for breaching streaming rules, after Spotify raised the issue in 2019.Ian Guider from The Business Post joined The Last Word.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Conor Spacey, Author & Culinary Director of Food Space joined The Last Word to discuss National Stop Food Waste Day, with over 3/4 of a billion tonnes of food being wasted in Ireland every year.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Why are more drivers now opting for hybrids over fully electric vehicles?Ian Guider, Business Columnist with The Business Post joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Ian Power, CEO of Spunout, and Aoife Barry, Journalist and Author of Social Capital joined The Last Word to discuss the week's biggest trending stories, including Glasgow's Willy Wonka Experience.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Andy O’Donoghue joined The Last Word for Tech Thursday to discuss the ins and outs of warranties and insurance for protecting your tech.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

John Gibbons joined The Last Word to discuss Michael O'Leary's latest public statements about the Green Party.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Daniel Wiffen, Double World Champion Swimmer joined The Last Word to discuss his hopes for this year's Olympic Games.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

When will a company award a lucrative exit package to an employee?Julie Galbraith, Partner in Employment Law at global law firm, Eversheds Sutherland joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

John Gibbons joined The Last Word to discuss a new major national survey from the EPA on attitudes toward climate change.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Ed Guiney, Co-Founder of Element Pictures joined us this week for The Culture Club!Press the 'Play' button on this page to hear his choices.

Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor for The Independent joined The Last Word to discuss huge mortgage hikes that thousands of homeowners are now facing. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Kings of Leon, Journey and much more are coming to Ireland.Dee Reddy and John Caddell joined The Last Word for the weekly music slot.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Our referendum coverage has begun with a debate on the referendum on the family.Senators Michael McDowell and Fiona O'Loughlin, Brenda Power Columnist with the Sunday Times and Irish Mail and Karen Kiernan, Chief Executive of One Family joined The Last Word.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

A Bernardos survey has found over 41% of parents are skipping meals for their kids.Stephen Moffatt - Barnardos National Policy Manager joined The Last Word.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Was Trump's victory in South Carolina as important as he says it is?We discuss with Cal Thomas, nationally syndicated US columnist and Marion McKeone, US Correspondent, Business Post.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

RTÉ have said that rap group Kneecap agreed not to wear Pro-Palestine badges on The Late Late Show last Friday, but did it anyway.The Last Word on TV and Streaming with Elaine Burke and Joe O'Shea.Catch the fill chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Ballyseedy Garden Centre in Kerry is to remain in business despite the CEO being charged with serious drug offences.Conor Lally, Security and Crime Editor with The Irish Times joined The Last Word.Catch the fill chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Sarah Slattery, from travelexpert.ie joined The Last Word to tell us why you should book an all-inclusive holiday.Catch the fill chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Media Minister Catherine Martin will appear before the Oireachtas Media Committee tomorrow night as the RTÉ crisis continues.Fianna Fáil Senator and Committee Member Malcolm Byrne and Louise Burne, Political Correspondent with the Irish Mirror joined The Last Word.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Ian Guider, Columnist with The Business Post joined The Last Word to discuss the latest Daft report on rental prices.Catch the fill chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

John Gibbons and Brianna Parkins joined The Last Word to discuss the week's biggest trending stories, including a new high for the price of a pint!Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Justice Marie Baker, Chair of the Electoral Commission joined The Last Word to discuss the details of the two referendums taking place on the 8th of March. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Gardaí believe a Mexican drug cartel has set up shop here in Ireland. It comes after a multi-million euro drug seizure earlier in the week.Conor Lally, Security and Crime Editor of The Irish Times joined The Last Word.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

New numbers are showing our national debt, and the figures are staggering.Ian Guider from The Business Post joined The Last Word.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Pirated Firesticks are the latest to be targeted in a new dodgy box crackdown.Elaine Burke, Host of For Tech Sakes Podcast joined The Last Word.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Chris Coleman has ruled himself out of the running for the role of Republic of Ireland football manager. Gavin Cooney - Sportswriter with The42.ie joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Cal Thomas, Nationally Syndicated US Columnist, and Marion McKeone, US Correspondent for The Business Post joined The Last Word to discuss the latest in political stories and other news from the US.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Priscilla Lynch, Clinical Editor for The Irish Medical Independent joined The Last Word to discuss the reported death of a teenage girl at University Hospital Limerick.Listen by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Professor Caitriona Ryan, Consultant Dermatologist at the Institute of Dermatologists, and Raisa Boyd,  who has suffered from psoriasis since she was 14, joined The Last Word to discuss the condition, as well as an ongoing study in UCD. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.If you are over 18 years old, have psoriasis, have not previously been diagnosed with psoriatic (pronounced sir-e-at-ik) arthritis, and are interested in taking part in this UCD research study, visit www.hpos.study

An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar joined Zara King on The Last Word to talk about the upcoming referenda.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Have you ever thought of a getaway to Colombia?Sinéad Kennedy, travel writer and solo travel expert joined Zara on The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

A new lender, Moco, has entered the mortgage offering competitive rates in exchange for paying a mortgage up until you're 80th birthday.Michael Dowling, Managing Director of Dowling Financial joined Zara King on The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Cosmetic surgery is now more popular than ever among women, but why?To find out, Jennifer Rock from Skinnerd.com, Dr. Brian Higgins from Galway Primary Care and Psycotherapist Dr. Finian Fallon joined The Last Word.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

It's now two weeks since the Re-Turn scheme was launched in Ireland, but how is it working? Ossian Smyth, Minister of State with Responsibility for the Circular Economy joined The Last Word.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Pressure is mounting on Israel to stop its offensive on the Rafah border crossing.With more, Hamish Young, Emergency Coordinator for UNICEF in Rafah joined The Last Word.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Ray Silke, Former All Ireland Winner & Secondary School Teacher in Galway joined The Last Word to discuss a new study from the World Health Organisation which suggests school uniforms can decrease the amount of exercise done by students.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Severe turbulence has increased by about 55% according to a study from the University of Reading.John Gibbons joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

How is consumer price inflation actually measured?Edel Flannery, Head of the Prices Division at the CSO joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Andy O’Donoghue joined The Last Word to discuss his top picks for the best smart home tech to help make your life easier!Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

A food delivery may be off the cards for now as many drivers are striking. Why is this?Fiachra Ó Luain, Labour Rights Officer at the English Language Students Union joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Author of The Making of Mollie, Anna Carey joined us this week for The Culture Club!The Making of Mollie has been adapted for the stage at The Ark.Hear all of her choices by pressing the 'Play' button this page.

Home owners are being warned to be vigilant with tumble dryers over risk of the appliances catching fire.Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor for The Independent joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Minister for Education, Norma Foley met with representatives from social media companies today to discuss the safety of children when it comes to using online platforms. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Legendary rock band AC/DC have announced they will play Dublin's Croke Park this August.John Caddell and Dee Reddy joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Should there be stricter rules in place around workplace romances?Catherine Hayes, Managing Associate for Lewis Silkin , and Sinead Brady, Career Psychologist joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Cal Thomas, Nationally Syndicated US Columnist, and Marion McKeone, US Correspondent for The Business Post joined The Last Word to discuss the latest in politics, and other news from the US.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Minister for Public Expenditure, Paschal Donohoe joined The Last Word to discuss details of the Government's new Public Sector Pay Deal, announced earlier today.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Developer Johnny Ronan is to build a 17-storey building in Dublin.Ian Guider from The Business Post joined The Last Word.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Joe O'Shea and Elaine Burke joined The Last Word for the weekly streaming and TV slot.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Seen as Dublin Airport is reportedly at capacity, why are there so few flights from Ireland's Regional Airports?Sarah Slattery from TheTravelExpert.ie joined The Last Word.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

'Stalked' airs tonight on Virgin Media, and depicts distressing stories.Jarlath Rice, a stalking victim whose stalker was sentenced to four years in prison and Alan Bradley, producer and director of the documentary joined The Last Word.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Why is Taylor Swift's potential appearance at the Superbowl being politicised? Mark Hogan from Pro-Football Ireland joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Conor Gallagher, Security and Crime Correspondent for The Irish Times, and Professor Donnacha Ó Beacháin, Professor of Politics at the School of Law and Government in DCU joined The Last Word to discuss a new agreement reached between Ireland and NATO to counter threats posed by Russia.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Why has Finish airline Finnair decided to begin weighing passengers before flights?Dave Hanratty from the No Encore Podcast, and Sinead O’Carroll, Editor of The Journal.ie joined The Last Word for The Week Trending.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

The closing of two Glen Dimplex sites will result in up to 300 jobs cuts for the electrical group in the coming years.Ian Guider, Business Columnist with The Business Post joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Will a car-free Dublin city centre really work?Brendan O’Brien, Head of Technical Services for Dublin City Council, and Keith Gavin from the Irish Parking Association joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Comments made by an Israeli basketball player about the Irish women's team have created tensions around today's meeting of the two countries on the international basketball stage.Kieran Cunningham, Chief Sports Writer for The Irish Daily Star joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Andy O’Donoghue joined The Last Word with his list of the best gadgets to help you optimise your home workouts!Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Why are so many people in rural Ireland without a GP?Dr. Ilona Duffy, GP in Monaghan and Peadar Toibin, Aontu Leader and TD for Meath West joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Hamas has responded to an Israeli ceasefire plan with their own suggestions. Could this signify a potential end to the conflict in Gaza? Patrick Bury, Senior Lecturer in Security at University of Bath and Former NATO analyst joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Why are people still overpaying for home insurance?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.

Would you pay as much as €6 for a cup of coffee?Alan Andrews, Owner of The Old Barracks Coffee Roastery in Tipperary and of Guji Coffees Bars in Limerick and Cork, and Jean McCabe, Chief Executive at Retail Excellence Ireland joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

At the Grammys this week, Taylor Swift teased news about a new album coming later this year.The Last Word on Music with John Caddell and Dee Reddy.

In our weekly US slot, we hear from Marion McKeone and Cal Thomas about recent bad news for Donald Trump regarding January 6th 2021. You can catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

The former Taoiseach and leader of Fine Gael, John Bruton passed away this morning following an illness.His former cabinet colleague Ivan Yates and Gary Murphy, Professor of Politics at the School of Law and Government in DCU joined The Last Word.You can catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

An investigation has found that some students are being left without places as an enrollment crisis worsens.Carl O’Brien, Education Editor of the Irish Times, Catherine Murphy, TD for Kildare North and Caroline Carpenter a parent living in Prosperous, Co Kildare joined The Last Word.You can catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

In 2015, Matt Cooper sat down with former Taoiseach John Bruton to discuss his book called Faith in Politics.You can catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

It's officially the start of the hurling season for 2024.Jamsie O'Connor and John McIntyre joined The Last Word for a preview.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Staff shortages in hospitals are said to be affecting patient care.Dr Chris Luke, columnist with the Irish Medical Times and retired consultant in emergency medicine and Dr. Trish Byrne, Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist joined The Last Word.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Hoodie-wearing or oversized jumpers will have to be taken off in security at Dublin and Cork Airports, Bambie Thug won big at last week's Eurosong and Bank Holiday joys.They're all the topics being discussed by Today FM's Ben Finnegan and Roe McDermott, Irish Times relationship columnist on the Week Trending.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

On the weekly movies slot, Brian Loyd, Movies Editor of entertainment.ie is looking at Argylle and The Zone of Interest.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Many different scams managed to dupe investors into giving over €9 million in 2023.Niamh Davenport, Head of Financial Crime with the Banking and Payments Federation joined The Last Word with Dermot Williams, managing director, Threatscape.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.