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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: Euromillions Speculation, Dodgy Box Crackdown & Kneecap's Big Week

3 days ago - 24 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

GAA Palestine Set For Irish Tour

3 days ago - 10 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Why Is Ireland So Expensive?

3 days ago - 13 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Lord Henry Mount Charles Dies Aged 74

4 days ago - 12 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Tech Thursday: Sky Issues Warning About ‘Consequences’ Of Using Dodgy Boxes

4 days ago - 11 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Plans For Over 400 Beds 1km From UCD Opposed By Residents

4 days ago - 6 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]