The Last Word with Matt Cooper
On Ireland's most cutting edge current affairs show, Matt and his guests provide a running stream of intelligent opinions and heated debates on the issues that matter most to Irish listeners. You might not always agree, but you'll never want to miss a Word.
Series Episodes
Bank of Ireland Says Pay Restrictions Are Reason CFO Quit For Musgraves
Bank of Ireland's CFO Myles O’Grady, has handed in his notice to join food wholesaler Musgraves. Bonuses are effectively banned at bailed-out Irish banks, because of a prohibitive 89 per cent levy. [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2021/09/27185908/2709Biz.mp3"][/audio] Ian Guider, columnist with the Business Post joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.
7 mins
27 September Finished
What Can Be Done To Avoid The Predicted Tsunami Of Job Losses?
The number of people employed in the hospitality sector is down from 180,000 to 140,000. A bounce-back is expected in the hospitality industry with 15% of pubs still yet to open this year. [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2021/09/27184744/2709Jobs.mp3"][/audio] Alan Barrett, CEO, ESRI, Michelle Murphy, Research and Policy Analyst Social Justice Ireland, James Benson, Irish Homes Builders Association and Patricia Callan, Director of Drinks Ireland joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.
14 mins
27 September Finished
The Pros And Cons Of A New Winter Bank Holiday
Irish workers work longer hours on average and have fewer holidays than our European counterparts. The government is considering a bank holiday of one day in either November or December. [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2021/09/27183319/2709Holiday.mp3"][/audio] Neil McDonnell, chief executive of ISME and Paul Murphy, People Before Profit TD for Dublin South West joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.
7 mins
27 September Finished
Fuel And Food Shortages Continue In The UK. Could They Happen Here, Too?
The source of this fuel problem in the UK is a shortage of specialist tanker drivers. Industry associations estimate Britain needs 100,000 more drivers to meet demand. [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2021/09/27182019/2709Short.mp3"][/audio] Nick Ferrari, presenter of Nick Ferrari at Breakfast on LBC Radio and Aidan Flynn, General Manager, Freight Transport Association Ireland join The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.
13 mins
27 September Finished
Report Details Allegations Against Former Homeless Charity Chief
Four allegations were made against former CEO Anthony Flynn and detailed in an internal report for the Inner City Helping Homeless charity. Flynn had previously denied knowledge of any allegations of any nature being investigated by gardaí against any ICHH member of staff. [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2021/09/24185349/2409ICHH.mp3"][/audio] Mick Clifford, Special Correspondent, Irish Examiner Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.
12 mins
24 September Finished
