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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.

Latest episodes

The Week Trending: Trump's Fight Against Paper Straws, 'Ag Insint Bréaga' & Tourists Told To Cover Up

2 days ago - 25 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

How Worried Should We Be By Trump’s Tariffs Plan?

2 days ago - 19 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

The Last Word On Movies: Bridget Jones – Mad About The Boy

2 days ago - 9 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

European Countries Insist They Must Be Involved In Ukraine Peace Talks

3 days ago - 17 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

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3 days ago - 6 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Government Makes LNG Facility A Priority, Despite Warnings From Scientists

3 days ago - 14 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Will Airline Taxes Help Solve The Problem Of Climate Change?

The government is being urged to introduce a number of environmental taxes in next week's budget. Among these is the introduction of a tax on flights to tackle the problem of climate change. Eamon Murphy, Economic and Social Analyst with Social Justice Ireland, says the group is proposing a "small commercial airline tax" for each passenger leaving Irish airports, "to ensure that the cost of air travel reflects the overall cost to society". He says these taxes should start at a low level and increase over time. Is this the most logical solution? Eamon joined us on The Last Word to discuss the proposal in detail. Listen to the interview in full by pressing the play button on this page.