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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

The Week Trending: Sunbed Ban, Mushroom Murder & The Taoiseach's Flight Change

3 days ago - 25 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

The Five Irish Jobs Most At Risk To AI

3 days ago - 9 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Supermarkets Accused Of Price Gouging As Food Prices Continue To Soar

3 days ago - 14 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

The Last Word On Business: Approval Granted For Greater Dublin Drainage Project

4 days ago - 9 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Fine Gael MEP Sean Kelly Rules Himself Out Of Presidency Race - Who Is Still In The Mix?

4 days ago - 10 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Recent Heatwaves In Europe Up To 4C Hotter Due To Climate Change

4 days ago - 14 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Calls For Kids Under Six To Wear Face Masks At School

Some students have returned to school today after an almost six-month absence due to COVID-19. Health officials have recommended that children with a temperature or cough should stay home from school, but should attend if they are sniffling or sneezing. But unions are calling for the government to address the health and safety concerns of teachers, and to review the HPSC guidance on children wearing face coverings, as the World Health Organization is now recommending them for children aged six and older. Kieran Christie, General Secretary of the ASTI, and John Boyle, General Secretary of the INTO, joined us to express their concerns on these issues. [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2020/08/25174221/LW-Kids-Masks.mp3"][/audio]