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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

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2 days ago - 24 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Lorcan Finnegan On Directing Nicolas Cage

2 days ago - 11 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Tech Thursday: The Best E-Readers And Audiobook Apps

3 days ago - 10 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

How We’ve Become Slaves To Our Mobile Phones

3 days ago - 9 mins

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Personal Finance: Families Swapping Branded Groceries In Bid To Save Money

3 days ago - 9 mins

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Culture Club: Mark McCabe

4 days ago - 33 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

What Will Budget 2020 Mean For Business?

The details of Budget 2020 were revealed today by Paschal Donohoe, but what impact will it have on business? Ian Guider joined us for The Last Word's daily business round-up to talk through some of the key business-related budget announcements. These include: Rate of commercial stamp duty to rise from 6 per cent to 7.5 per cent Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) levy announced in budget No changes in tax treatment for executives who come to Ireland and create jobs Ulster Bank has agreed to sell an €800m loan book to a vulture fund Listen to the interview in full by pressing the play button on this page. The Last Word On Business with Vodafone Business - Discover the benefits of smart working today.