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The Last Word with Matt Cooper

On Ireland's most cutting edge current affairs show, Matt and his guests provide a running stream of intelligent opinions and heated debates on the issues that matter most to Irish listeners. You might not always agree, but you'll never want to miss a Word.

Latest episodes

Culture Club: Mark McCabe

12 hours ago - 33 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

RTÉ Calls For Discussion On Israel's Participation In The Eurovision Song Contest

13 hours ago - 7 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Camogie Players Protest Over Requirement To Wear Skorts

a day ago - 6 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

How Trump's 100% Movie Tariff Could Hit Ireland's Film Industry

2 days ago - 7 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

The Last Word On The US: Canadian PM Carney Meets Trump At The White House

2 days ago - 20 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Has The Housing Tsar Controversy Exposed A Rift In The Coalition?

6 days ago - 12 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

BBC To End Free TV Licence For Most Over-75s - Will It Happen Here In Ireland?

The BBC is going ahead with plans to end free TV licences for most over-75s, with the only exemptions being those who receive the Pension Credit benefit. More than 3 million households in Britain will be asked to start paying the £157.50 licence fee from August, which the BBC says is "the fairest decision". However, there has been a backlash from both the British government and Age UK. Could the same thing happen in Ireland? Joe O'Shea and Jennifer Gannon discussed this and more in our weekly TV slot. [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2020/07/10180551/LW-TV-Licence.mp3"][/audio]