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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.

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3 days ago - 24 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Concerns Expressed About Health And Safety As Construction Sites Prepare To Reopen

Construction sites are set to reopen next week, but People Before Profit TDs have questioned the resources in place to protect workers from the spread of COVID-19. Brid Smith expressed concern about tens of thousands of construction workers returning to sites that are unsafe, and said that the Health and Safety Authority is not equipped to deal with any breaches in protocol that might occur. She was joined on The Last Word by Tom Parlon, Director General of the Construction Industry Federation, to discuss this. Listen to the interview in full by pressing the play button on this page.