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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

Has The Housing Tsar Controversy Exposed A Rift In The Coalition?

3 days ago - 12 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Why Are So Many Young Women Emigrating?

4 days ago - 10 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

How Extreme Panic Attacks And Anxiety Impacted A Sportswriter’s Career

4 days ago - 21 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Tech Thursday: Best New Cycling, Running & Hiking Tech

4 days ago - 14 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Culture Club: Louise Hegarty

5 days ago - 31 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

The Last Word On Business: Government Defends Semi-State Executive Pay Plans

5 days ago - 7 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Four-Day Working Week Trial Finds Significant Benefits

A four-day working week trial in Ireland has been deemed a success by both the employers and employees taking part. 12 Irish firms tested out the shorter work week over a 6-month period and nine of them have decided to keep it in place. Assistant Professor of Social Policy at UCD Dr Orla Kelly and Peter Cosgrove of Futurewise joined Matt on to discuss the benefits and challenges of introducing a four-day week. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.