Following violent protests that broke out at the former Crown Paints factory location in Coolock yesterday, 30 have been arrested and 19 charged in relation to public order offences.

Conor Lally, Crime and Secutrity Editor of the Irish Times, joins Matt to discuss what took place today in the aftermath of the incident.

Trina O'Connor, Criminologist and Lisa Chambers, Fianna Fail Senator and Leader in the Seanad join the Last Word to discuss yesterday's incident further.

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Sarah Slattery has all the best deals on the market for your next summer break!

"Trump has become the victim of the violence he did so much to fuel. But his shooting won't make him think twice about his approach to politics"

Irish Times columnist, Fintan O'Toole joins Matt, to discuss the fall out from the attempted assassination former president Trump.

Larry Donnelly and Marion McKeone also join us to discuss Biden's statement on the events.

The State is due to spend €1.5bn annually on defence by 2028, but should that figure be increased? According to Fine Gael TD & Minister of State for European Union Affairs and Defence Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, it should. She and People Before Profit - Solidarity TD Mick Barry joined Matt to discuss the idea.

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Matt is joined by James Lawless, the new Minister for State at the Department of Transport.

The Junior Minister is on to speak about Drew Harris’ recommendation for graduated penalty points

How can the Department deal with rising road deaths?

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The government has announced that a ban on XL bully dogs will be implemented in two phases from October 2024 and February 2025.

Matt spoke to Fianna Fáil senator Erin McGreehan and Martina Kenny from My Lovely Horse Rescue about the decision.

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Nelofer Pazira-Fisk, documentary-maker and author discusses Night of Power, The Betrayal of the Middle East, written by her late husband, Robert Fisk

Have businesses successfully adopted the 4 day working week?

Are there really any benefits for businesses?

Matt speaks to Margaret Cox the Director of ICE Group and Peter Cosgrove the MD for Futurewise about the benefits and pitfalls of scheme.