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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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14 hours ago - 25 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

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15 hours ago - 9 mins

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Supermarkets Accused Of Price Gouging As Food Prices Continue To Soar

16 hours ago - 14 mins

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

2 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?

2 days ago - 10 mins

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

2 days ago - 14 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

How Can We Make The Direct Provision System Fit For Purpose?

In our Monday debate, we discussed the future of Direct Provision in Ireland and how to make the system fit for purpose. There are just over 6,000 people living in 38 Direct Provision centres around Ireland, and a further 1,500 living in emergency accommodation such as hotels and B&Bs. We were joined by Ellie Kisyombe, who is currently living in Direct Provision, Adrian Shanagher, owner of the Grand Hotel Direct Provision centre in Wicklow, Conal Thomas, reporter with thejournal.ie, and Fiona Hurley from the immigrant support network Nasc. Listen to the interview in full by pressing the play button on this page.