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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

Meath, Kerry, Donegal And Tyrone Advance To The All-Ireland Gaelic Football Semi-Finals

4 hours ago - 24 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Last Word On Travel: Dubrovnik

6 hours ago - 11 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

BBC Says It Regrets Not Cutting Live Stream Of Bob Vylan’s Glastonbury Set

6 hours ago - 10 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

The Week Trending: The Rise Of Mamdani, The €48m Bezos Wedding & Will The BBC Show Kneecap At Glastonbury?

3 days ago - 26 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Are Prize Bonds Still A Worthwhile Investment?

3 days ago - 12 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

The Best Wines To Try This Summer

3 days ago - 17 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

How COVID-19 Has Changed Our Spending Habits

People's spending habits have changed as a result of COVID-19, according to the results of a Bank of Ireland survey. The survey shows that many have ditched cash altogether in favour of contactless payments, while some have stopped using their credit cards. People are also spending more on groceries, and 52% of those surveyed said they have cancelled or postponed an upcoming trip. Charlie Weston, personal finance editor of the Irish Independent, joined us to discuss these findings and the latest developments in the airline refund saga. Listen to the interview in full by pressing the play button on this page.