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Whatsapp is set to roll out a new feature which will let users chat without revealing their phone numbers.
The move has faced some scrutiny, though, and India has requested that the rollout is paused due to concerns about fraud and phishing scams.
Tech journalist Andy O’Donoghue explains all to Matt.
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With temperatures soaring across Europe in recent weeks, the debate about the necessity of air conditioning in homes has sparked in France once again.
Is this an inevitable conclusion as the continent experiences high temperatures, and what would the environmental impact of the move be?
Commentator John Gibbons joins Matt for The Last Word on the Environment.
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US President Donald Trump told guests at the US ambassador’s residence in Dublin on Wednesday that he hopes to visit Ireland for the Irish Open later this year.
Larry Donnelly, law lecturer at University of Galway, and Dan O’Brien, chief economist at the Institute of International and European Affairs, join The Last Word to discuss the likelihood of such a visit and the challenges it would present.
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Musician Mike Hanrahan, of Stockton's Wing, is the latest guest on the Culture Club.
He joins The Last Word to chat about his favourite music, movies, TV and more.
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A major change to EU customs rules, which kicked in on July 1, means that consumers must now pay a lot more for small items that are coming from outside the European Union.
Rory McGinn, business reporter with the Irish Independent, joins The Last Word to explain how this new custom charge works.
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52-year-old Riad Bouchaker has been found guilty of the attempted murder of three children at Parnell Square in Dublin in November 2023.
Mr. Bouchaker was also found guilty of stabbing Leanne Flynn, a childcare worker who was trying to protect the children, and of assaulting two other children and a teenager who intervened in the incident.
Frank Greaney, Today FM’s Courts Correspondent, speaks to Matt about the verdict, which was reached after almost five hours of deliberations.
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The government is working on a saving scheme in a bid to encourage Irish savers, who have an estimated €170bn in deposits, to invest.
Some economists have raised concerns that this will only benefit the wealthy and that there is little benefit for the so-called “squeezed middle”.
Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor with the Irish Independent, joins Matt to run through what’s known about the scheme so far.
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Madonna will release her new album ‘Confessions II’ on Friday, a follow-up to her 2005 record ‘Confessions on a Dancefloor’.
Dee Reddy and John Caddell join Matt on The Last Word to predict whether it will live up to the hype and match her previous success.
Plus, they look forward to Take That at the Aviva Stadium this Saturday and Lewis Capaldi being added to the Electric Picnic lineup.
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The US Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled against President Donald Trump’s attempt to restrict birthright citizenship in the United States.
The decision is a significant blow to Trump’s immigration agenda.
Cal Thomas and Marion McKeone join The Last Word to discuss this and more of the latest news from the US.
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Cabinet has signed off on a draft plan which seeks to introduce more flexible rules on one-off rural housing.
Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage James Browne joins The Last Word to discuss the new proposals.
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Deirdre Heenan, professor of Social Policy at Ulster University, talks to Matt about the continuing fallout from the conviction of former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson for child sex abuse and rape.
Politicians are calling for an investigation by the Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland, into what PSNI officers might have known about Donaldson's conduct.
There were also further revelations about Jeffrey Donaldson in a BBC Spotlight programme, including allegations that issues regarding Donaldson had previous been brought to the attention of people in the DUP.
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From visa rules to baggage allowances, Sarah Slattery from the thetravelexpert.ie joins The Last Word to run through all of the checks you should consider before heading off on your summer holidays.
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Matt is joined by Former Galway footballer Ray Silke and Former Cork footballer Conor McCarthy to preview the weekend's Gaelic football action.
They preview the All Ireland Quarter Finals this weekend
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This week on The Week Trending Matt is joined by writer and broadcaster Aoife Barry and Managing Director of The Communications Clinic Eoghan Tomás McDermott to discuss the week's stories.
They discuss three American tourists arrested for counterfeit Metallica wristbands, players taking leaves of absence from the World Cup and much more
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Andy O'Donoghue joins The Last Word to run through the best times throughout the year to buy a new phone, laptop, TV or other gadgets.
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Since the M50 was first designed, population of the greater Dublin area has risen by 20%, with commuters now facing long delays on their journeys into the city.
With so many people dependent on private cars, is there any way of easing traffic congestion?
Brian Caulfield, Professor in Transportation at Trinity College Dublin and Aidan Farrelly, Social Democrats Spokesperson on Transport speak to The Last Word about the issue.
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Theatre director Annie Ryan joins Matt for the Culture Club. Annie's latest production is a revival of Lennox Robinson's canonical play The White Headed Boy, which is at the Abbey Theatre in Dublin.
Annie talks to Matt about the humour and enduring themes of the play. She also discusses the music, movies, TV shows and books that have influenced her life and work.
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As Ireland gets closer to hosting the EU presidency, concerns remain about the country's ability to provide adequate national security for such a high profile event.
Dr Edward Burke, assistant professor of the history of war at UCD, joins The Last Word to discuss the security gaps that are leaving Ireland open to bad actors.
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This week on The Last Word on Music Dee Reddy and John Cadell join Matt to discuss the biggest music stories of the week including Clive Davies death.
They also give us their picks of the week
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