The Last Word with Matt Cooper

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