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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.

The Last Word with Matt Cooper Today FM

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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.

    How Do We Keep Cyclists And Pedestrians Safe On Our Roads?

    How Do We Keep Cyclists And Pedestrians Safe On Our Roads?

    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.

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    • 11 min
    Legal Age For Tobacco Purchase To Rise To 21

    Legal Age For Tobacco Purchase To Rise To 21

    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.

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    • 10 min
    Church Of Ireland Synod Votes Against Baptism For Children Of Unmarried Parents

    Church Of Ireland Synod Votes Against Baptism For Children Of Unmarried Parents

    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.

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    • 10 min
    May Travel Deals

    May Travel Deals

    With the rain making a triumphant return after a blissful weekend, Sarah Slattery is back with some great get-away deals for May!

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    • 9 min
    Ford Reverses Plans To Make Only Electric Vehicles After 2030

    Ford Reverses Plans To Make Only Electric Vehicles After 2030

    Ian Guider joined The Last Word to discuss motoring giant Ford's decision to reverse prior plans to produce only electric vehicles after 2030.

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    • 8 min
    The Week Trending

    The Week Trending

    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!

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    • 21 min

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