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The Government will miss its own housing targets over the next three years, according to new analysis from the Central Bank.
Ian Guider, columnist with the Business Post, joins The Last Word to discuss why housing delivery is likely to fall short in the coming years and more of the day's business news.
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Snow Patrol frontman Gary Lightbody has released his first book “The Forest is the Path”, sharing its name with the band’s latest studio album.
To celebrate its release, Gary joined Matt for the latest edition of The Last Word’s Culture Club.
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Leaving Cert English students could face oral exams worth 20 per cent at the end of fifth year, with the written exam reducing from two papers to one by 2027.
There are further plans to introduce a creative writing task, where students will be tasked with writing an original piece during class time.
Jennifer Horgan, English teacher and Irish Examiner Columnist and Brian Mooney, Irish Times Education Columnist and guidance counsellor, spoke to Matt about this proposal.
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US President Donald Trump has had a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss a ceasefire in Ukraine.
Cal Thomas, nationally syndicated US columnist, and journalist Marion McKeone join The Last Word to discuss this and more of the latest news from the United States.
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There was much surprise on St Patrick's Day when MMA fighter Conor McGregor met with US President Donald Trump in the Oval Office just days after Taoiseach Micheál Martin's visit.
Dion Fanning, co-host of the Free State podcast, and Gary Murphy, professor of politics at DCU's School of Law and Government, join The Last Word to discuss why McGregor was invited to the White House and whether it could mark the beginning of his campaign to be the next president of Ireland.
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Amazon.ie was officially launched in Ireland on Tuesday, where Irish users are no longer obliged to use Amazon.co.uk.
The subscription price is €6.99, which is lower than Amazon.co.uk’s £8.99 (€11), but can users get the same experience for cheaper?
Furthermore, what will this move mean for smaller businesses around the country?
Adrian Weckler, Tech Correspondent with the Irish Independent and Jean McCabe, CEO of Retail Excellence Ireland, spoke to Matt on The Last Word.
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Author and journalist Donald McRae has written his latest book “The Last Bell: Life, Death and Boxing”.
He’s followed the careers of some of the biggest names in the sport, including Oleksandr Usyk, Tyson Fury and Katie Taylor.
But after 50 years of covering boxing so intently, why did he find himself falling out of love with it?
Donald joined Will O’Callaghan on Friday’s The Last Word.
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Manchester United unveils plan to build a new stadium beside Old Trafford, gardaí prepare for St Patrick's Day in Dublin and was the Taoiseach's trip to the White House a success?
Joe O’Shea, editor of Cork Beo, and Sinead O’Carroll, editor of TheJournal.ie, join The Last Word to discuss the week's trending stories.
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A new report has shown that climate whiplash is making an impact in cities such as Madrid and Riyadh, which sees the weather swing between extreme wet and dry spells as a result of rising global temperatures.
Environmental commentator John Gibbons joined Will O’Callaghan to discuss the findings.
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Are you thinking of shopping online but want to find alternatives to Amazon?
On this week’s Tech Thursday, Andy O’Donoghue spoke to Will O’Callaghan to give his recommendations on the options available to you.
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Irish folk singer Maria Kelly was the latest guest to be inducted into The Last Word’s Culture Club.
She talked to Ian Guider about the music, literature, film and TV that influenced her from when she was young to the present day.
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Many Irish retailers have given up challenging shoplifters stealing from their stores due to the number of defamation actions being taken, according to a group representing small and medium enterprise.
Neil McDonnell, chief executive of Isme, estimates defamation cases are costing small businesses in Ireland up to €70 million each year. He joins The Last Word to discuss.
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Tariffs, Gaza and the 'massive' trade deficit between Ireland and the US were among the issues raised during Taoiseach Micheál Martin's meeting with US President Donald Trump in the Oval Office.
Daniel McConnell, editor of the Business Post, and Sarah Carey, Irish Independent columnist, join The Last Word to discuss how the Taoiseach's White House visit went and what could come from it.
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The US stock market has plunged again after US President Donald Trump announced he will double the already planned tariffs on Canadian metal imports.
Ian Guider, columnist with the Business Post, joins The Last Word to discuss the market's reaction to Trumps latest moves and more of the day's business news.
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US President Donald Trump's plan to double tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum to 50% is the latest in a series of trade policy moves that are driving concerns about a recession in the United States.
Cal Thomas, nationally syndicated US columnist, and journalist Marion McKeone join The Last Word to discuss the latest news from the United States.
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On Tuesday, Manchester United announced plans to build a new 100,000-capacity stadium, which is estimated to cost approximately two billion pounds.
But given the financial difficulties that United have faced in recent years, is the idea feasible?
Miguel Delaney, Chief Football Writer with The Independent, spoke to Matt on The Last Word.
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Ireland’s grand slam hopes in this year’s Six Nations came crashing down on Saturday after a scintillating 2nd half display by France at the Aviva Stadium.
Is this Irish team about to enter a rebuilding phase, what positions are we lacking in depth, and should Jack Crowley start at outhalf for the final round game against Italy?
Former Ireland international, Paul Wallace, and Off The Ball’s Will O’Callaghan spoke to Matt about the weekend’s results.
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Sarah Slattery from thetravelexpert.ie joins The Last Word to discuss her recent trip to the Gastein valley in Austria.
While Gastein has great skiing, there are lots of activities for non skiers from relaxing thermal spas to thrill-seeking ice climbing.
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The rapid growth of Artificial Intelligence has the potential to 'supercharge' financial fraud by creating more and more convincing scams, the Banking and Payments Federation Ireland has warned.
Niamh Davenport, head of financial crime with the BPFI, and tech journalist Andy O’Donoghue join The Last Word to discuss the increasing frequency and sophistication of financial scams.
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Meghan Markle's lifestyle programme takes the world by storm, and not in the way she might have hoped, Fair City's Carrigstown gets a Lidl, and should the FIFA World Cup have a half-time show?
Aoife Barry, journalist and author of Social Capital, and Lorcan Nyhan, head of training at the Communications Clinic, join The Last Word to discuss the week’s trending stories.
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