The Last Word is continuing its series exploring the issues faced by commuters travelling to Ireland's cities and this time the focus is on Waterford.

Donnchadh Mulcahy, Sinn Fein councillor for Lismore, Sadhbh O’Neill, climate and environmental researcher and Irish Times contributor, and Éadaoin Carrick, president of Waterford Chamber of Commerce, join The Last Word to discuss Waterford's transport and congestion challenges.

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The government is often unable to track public spending due to fears it would break GDPR rules leading to issues with finding just where money is going

Political Editor at the Irish Daily Mail Craig Hughes joins Daniel McConnell to explain more.

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Legendary novelist and presenter Richard Osman joins Matt in studio to talk about his New Book The Impossible Fortune, the latest in the bestselling Thursday Murder Club Mystery series.

They also discuss his career, including as a presenter including on Pointless and his podcast alongside Journalist Marina Hyde; The Rest is Entertainment.

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In the fourth instalment of The Last Word’s series on the delays people face on their daily commutes in Ireland, we look at one of the country's busiest cities: Cork.

Matt chats to Director of Public Affairs and International Affairs at Cork Chamber, Cathal McSweeney, Fianna Fáil TD for Cork South Central Seamus McGrath and Opinion Editor at the Irish Examiner Deirdre O’Shaughnessy.

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The United States and Ukraine are working on a 'refined' peace plan, aimed at bringing an end to Russia's war, after a leaked US-backed document was criticised for being pro-Russia.

Journalist Lara Marlowe joins The Last Word to discuss what is on the cards in the latest peace talks.

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Troy Parrott's hattrick in Hungary has kept Ireland's World Cup dream alive but fans will have to fork out a lot of cash if they want to see the Boys In Green take on Czechia in Prague.

Lorcan Nyhan, head of training at the Communications Clinic, and Elaine Burke, host of For Tech’s Sake podcast, join The Last Word to discuss the week's trending stories.

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The Last Word continues to look at the difficulties people face on their daily commutes around Ireland.

Having already discussed the issues in Galway and its surrounding areas, Friday's focus turns to Dublin.

Matt spoke to transport commentator Conor Faughnan, Green Party councillor Janet Horner and Mary Rose Burke, Chief Executive of Dublin Chamber of Commerce.

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On this week’s Environment slot, Matt talks to John Gibbons about the noise and air pollution produced by leaf blowers.

Meanwhile, in response to an earlier item on the show regarding commuting issues in Galway, John gave his opinion on whether the city needs a new ring road to ease traffic congestion.

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In the second instalment of The Last Word’s series on the delays people face on their daily commutes in Ireland, we look at one of the country's most congested cities: Galway.

Matt speaks CEO of Galway Chamber Karen Ronan and former Galway All-Ireland winning captain Ray Silke about their experience of commuting into Galway city and what can be done to help ease the issues.

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The Government is bringing in emergency regulations to stop companies attempting to dodge the new pension auto-enrolment system by forcing employees to join less favourable schemes.

Charlie Weston, personal finance editor of the Irish Independent, and Dr Laura Bambrick, head of social policy with the Irish Congress of Trade Unions, join The Last Word to discuss.

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