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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

17 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: Who Will Form The Next Government?

As the 2024 general election comes to a close and the final few seats are filled around the country, Sarah Carey, Irish Independent columnist, and Gary Murphy, professor of politics at the School of Law and Government in DCU, join The Last Word to discuss who is likely to be in the next government. They are also joined by Harry McGee, political correspondent with the Irish Times, Lorcan Nyhan, head of training with The Communications Clinic, and Trina O'Connor, criminologist and community worker, to assess the turnout, the campaigns and how Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch came so close to being elected. Catch the full discussion by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.