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This week on The Last Word on Travel, Sarah Slattery joins Frank Greaney to give us the best recommendations for family getaways From luxury to budget and everything in between she has recommendations for every kind of family holiday Hit Play on this page to listen now

A group of Palestinian children have arrived in Ireland for treatment for various illnesses. The Irish Red Cross are helping to oversee the treatment of the now 27 children that have arrived in Ireland, Frank Greaney is joined by Head of International & Migration at the Irish Red Cross Niall O’Keeffe to find out more Hit Play on this page to listen now

The new League of Ireland season kicks off this weekend and after Shamrock Rovers' domination last year, can anyone stop Stephen Bradley's side this time around? David Sneyd, Sportswriter with The42.ie, speaks to Will O'Callaghan on The Last Word to look ahead at what's to come.

European regulators are seeking to ban TikTok's most addictive features such as infinite scroll, autoplay, and its “highly personalised” recommender system. The European Commission has made a preliminary ruling that the social media platform must change it's 'addictive' design or face major fines. Adrian Weckler, technology editor with the Irish Independent, and Regina Doherty, Fine Gael MEP, join The Last Word to discuss this significant move by the EU and whether it will succeed in getting TikTok to drop these features. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

This week on The Week Trending Will O'Callaghan is joined by Cathal O'Sullivan and Emily Keegan to discuss the weeks biggest trending stories They discuss World Anti-Doping looking into ski jumpers using penis enlargement drugs, the kidnapping of a US anchors mother, a daring rescue in Australia and more. Hit Play on this page to listen now

While it's constantly said that we are rapidly moving towards a cashless society, in the world of organised crime, cash remains the undisputed king. Investigative journalist Oliver Bullough joins The Last Word to discuss his new book 'Everybody Loves Our Dollars' which pulls back the curtain on the world of money laundering. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

Following advice from the Road Safety Authority, the government announced that it intends to make wearing high-visibilty clothing and helmets mandatory for those using e-bikes and e-scooters. Environmental commentator John Gibbons speaks to Ian Guider on The Last Word. Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the piece.

The Last Word's tech guru Andy O'Donoghue is back with the latest gadgets and sound-systems to optimise your streaming and listening experiences. To catch the full conversation, press the 'play' button on this page.

Author Dave Rudden is the latest inductee into the Last Word Culture Club. His latest book, the fantasy adventure Sister Wake, is his first book for adults. He tells Will about writing for the BBC, and completing his first fantasy adventure, before he discusses his favourite music, books, TV and movies. To catch the full conversation, press the 'play' button on this page.

Paediatric consultant Dr Niamh Lynch's joins The Last Word to chat about her new book 'Should I Be Worried?' - a go-to-guide for parents of young children that gives them the information they need and empowers them to trust their instincts. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

Carzone’s 2026 Motoring Report has found that the average cost of running a car is now €224.40, which is a 6% increase on last year. Insurance premiums and fuel prices have been cited as the most common reasons among those surveyed. Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor with the Irish Independent, speaks to Will O’Callaghan on The Last Word. Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the piece.

Former US president Bill Clinton and former secretary ⁠of state Hillary Clinton have agreed to testify in a US congressional investigation into the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Their decision comes just days before a vote in the Republican-led House of Representatives t on whether to hold the couple in criminal contempt for refusing to appear. Cal Thomas and Marion McKeone join The Last Word to discuss this and more of the latest news from the United States. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

This week we got a taste of what to expect from the four upcoming biopics about The Beatles with the release of the first images of Paul Mescal, Barry Keoghan, Joseph Quinn and Harris Dickinson as the Fab Four. Ireland has had 17 consecutive days of rain, will it ever stop? And Cork's Lord Mayor has said that he uses AI to write his speeches. Lise Hand and Kieran Cunningham join The Last Word to discuss the week's trending stories. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

Marion McKeone joins Will O'Callaghan to discuss the latest release in relation to the Epstein Files, as 3 million more pages are published. Marion also has details of the arrest of former CNN host Don Lemon, who was detained by federal agents after filming at protest at a Minnesota church. To catch the full conversation, press the 'play' button on this page.

As many parts of Ireland continue to experience severe flooding, there have been calls for dredging to be done to some rivers and streams to clear debris and reduce water levels. However, is that the right solution to alleviate the issue? If it’s not, what else can be done to tackle it? John Gibbons speaks to Daniel McConnell on The Last Word. Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the piece.