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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

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7 hours ago - 13 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Anti-Driver Or Pure Common Sense? - The Government's Latest Transport Plan

8 hours ago - 12 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Will It Become Too Expensive To Own Cars In Urban Areas?

9 hours ago - 10 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

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9 hours ago - 10 mins

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a day ago - 12 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Government Plans To Reduce M50 Speed Limit To 40km Per Hour

Transport Minister Eamon Ryan has said variable speed limits on the M50 will be introduced at times of high congestion, when driving conditions are dangerous and when there have been incidents on the motorway. It was reported yesterday that the new speed limits will be as low as 40 km/h on certain parts of the M50 to assist in avoiding tailbacks by creating a better flow of traffic through the entire system. Is it a good idea? Motoring journalist Michael Sheridan and Barry Aldworth, Senior Media Officer at AA Ireland, joined us to discuss this. [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2021/04/12170352/LW-M50.mp3"][/audio]