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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

Tech Thursday: The Best E-Readers And Audiobook Apps

18 hours ago - 10 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

How We’ve Become Slaves To Our Mobile Phones

a day ago - 9 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Personal Finance: Families Swapping Branded Groceries In Bid To Save Money

a day ago - 9 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Culture Club: Mark McCabe

2 days ago - 33 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

RTÉ Calls For Discussion On Israel's Participation In The Eurovision Song Contest

2 days ago - 7 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Camogie Players Protest Over Requirement To Wear Skorts

2 days ago - 6 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

How COVID-19 Can Affect Smokers

COVID-19 can be particularly severe for those with underlying health conditions, and smokers are one of the most at risk groups. It can be a difficult habit to break, but those who smoke are being strongly encouraged to quit in order to reduce the risk of developing complications if they contract COVID-19. Dr Doireann O'Leary, GP at mycorkgp and health blogger, joined us for our weekly medical consultation to talk about the effects of smoking and the benefits of giving up. Listen to the interview in full by pressing the play button on this page.