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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

First Time TDs Reflect On Their First Six Months In The Dáil

7 hours ago - 16 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

The Last Word On The US: 'Disappointed' Trump Gives Putin 50-Day Ultimatum On Ukraine

8 hours ago - 18 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

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a day ago - 17 mins

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a day ago - 14 mins

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The Last Word On Travel: Europe's Best Value City Breaks

a day ago - 11 mins

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4 days ago - 25 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Fewer Children Than Ever Before Smoking And Getting Drunk

A new NUI Galway study highlighting trends in children's health behaviours over 20 years has revealed a decrease in the number of children smoking and drinking. According to the report, 5.3% of young people said they were smoking in 2018 compared to 22.6% in 1998, while 19% reported having ever been drunk in 2018 compared to 33% in 1998. There was also a decrease in the numbers reporting cannabis use, with 8.5% in 2018 compared to 12.3% in 1998. Dr Colette Kelly, Co-Principal Investigator at NUI Galway's Health Promotion Research Centre, and psychotherapist Stella O'Malley joined us to discuss these findings. [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2021/03/08170335/LW-Kids-Smoking-Drinking.mp3"][/audio]