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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

Ireland Head To Murrayfield For Round Two Of The Six Nations

a day ago - 16 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Week Trending: How To Boil An Egg, Thousands Still Without Power And Trump's Ethnic Cleansing

a day ago - 24 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

New Speed Limits Come Into Effect On Irish Roads

2 days ago - 9 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

The Latest In Fitness Tech For Every Price Range

2 days ago - 6 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Last Month Was The Hottest January On Record

2 days ago - 8 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Family Of Joe Drennan Calls For Sentence For The Man Who Killed Him To Be Appealed

2 days ago - 10 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Employers Say Childcare Costs Are A Barrier To Staff Recruitment And Retention

The high cost of childcare is driving people, particularly women, out of the workforce and is damaging recruitment according to a new survey from Dublin Chamber. Karen Clince, chief executive of Tigers Childcare, and Neil McDonnell, chief executive of ISME, join The Last Word to discuss the challenge faced by employers and what can be done to address high childcare costs. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.