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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

ICTU Challenges Employer 'Myths' Around Work Reforms

2 hours ago - 13 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Anti-Driver Or Pure Common Sense? - The Government's Latest Transport Plan

2 hours ago - 12 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Will It Become Too Expensive To Own Cars In Urban Areas?

3 hours ago - 10 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Wireless Accessories For Laptop Or PC

3 hours ago - 10 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Culture Club: Guy Garvey

a day ago - 34 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Tom Vaughan Lawlor On His New Movie About The Homeless World Cup

a day ago - 12 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Charlie Weston's Guide To The Best Mortgage Rates Available

A new bank is set to join the Irish mortgage market, which could put pressure on other lenders to cut their rates. Avantcard, whose parent company Bankinter is Spain's fifth largest bank, is expected to offer fixed rates of less than 2% under the name Avant Money. Ireland has some of the highest mortgage rates in Europe, but will the arrival of this bank shake things up? Charlie Weston, personal finance editor of the Irish Independent, joined us to discuss this. [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2020/07/29171422/LW-Mortgage-Rates.mp3"][/audio]