Children's writer and teacher, Leona Forde, was the latest inductee into the Culture Club. Leona spoke to Matt about the latest book in her Milly McCarthy series - Milly McCarthy And The Haunted House HullaBOOloo! She also discussed her favourite books, music, movies and TV shows.To catch the full conversation, press the 'play' button on this page.
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The Last Word On The US: Could Trump Win The Nobel Peace Prize - And What Will He Do If He Doesn't?
The winner of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize will be announced on Friday and US President Donald Trump clearly believes that he deserves the honour.Cal Thomas and Marion McKeone joined The Last Word to discuss whether Trump has a chance of receiving one of the world's most prestigious awards and more of the latest news from the United States.Catch the full chat by pressing the play button on this page!
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Personal Finance: Squeezed Middle Feeling The Pinch From Budget 2026
On Tuesday, the government confirmed that it would not be increasing tax credits or tax bands in Budget 2026.This has left many middle-income earners feeling as though they are worse off than before.Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor with the Irish Independent, joined Matt on Wednesday to explain how this could impact your pocket.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the piece.
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Budget 2026 Is Focused On "Future Proofing" Irish Economy - Minister For Public Expenditure Jack Chambers
Minister for Public Expenditure Jack Chambers joins The Last Word to discuss Budget 2026 and Jim Gavin's withdrawal from the presidential race. Hear the full conversation by pressing the play button on this page.
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What Is In Budget 2026?
Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe and Minister for Public Expenditure Jack Chambers have unveiled the details of Budget 2026. The €9.4 billion package includes measure aimed at increasing housing delivery, a VAT reduction for the hospitality sector, and a €500 permanent reduction in student fees but it there is no cost-of-living-package or tax cuts for workers.Ian Guider, business columnist with Business Post, Nancy Fallon, tax partner with KPMG, and Daniel McConnell, editor of the Business Post, join The Last Word to discuss what is in Budget 2026.Hear the full conversation by pressing the play button on this page!
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