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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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ICTU Challenges Employer 'Myths' Around Work Reforms

14 hours ago - 13 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

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

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The Last Word with Matt Cooper

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

15 hours ago - 10 mins

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16 hours ago - 10 mins

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2 days ago - 34 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

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2 days ago - 12 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Why Is COVID-19 So Bad In Northern Ireland?

Northern Ireland is experiencing a surge in COVID-19 cases, with 828 people having tested positive in the past 24 hours. The 14-day incidence rate per 100,000 in the Republic is 114.3, while in the North it's 308.8. But are restrictions in the six counties sufficient, and do we need an all-island approach? Belfast-based freelance journalist Amanda Ferguson and Professor Sam McConkey, Infectious Disease Specialist at RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, joined us to discuss this. [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2020/10/07174433/LW-Northern-Ireland.mp3"][/audio]