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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

The Week Trending: The Hat, The Bishop And The Salute - Takeaways From Trump's Inauguration

16 hours ago - 24 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

House Builds Decreased By 6.7% Finds CSO

2 days ago - 8 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Micheál Martin Receives Seal Of Office

2 days ago - 29 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Dáil Chaos: Government Formation Delayed By Row Over Speaking Rights

3 days ago - 35 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

The Best Irish Gigs Of 2025

3 days ago - 15 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

The Last Word On Travel: Antarctica

4 days ago - 13 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

#GE2024: Flaws In Electoral Register Could Skew Turnout Figures

The 2024 general election saw voter turnout fall to record low levels, but many are sceptical about the reliability of the turnout figures due to flaws with the electoral register. Art O'Leary, chief executive of the Electoral Commission, joins The Last Word to explain why the register might be overstated and to answer more of your questions about last Friday's vote. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' on this page.