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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

How Irish Came To Be The First Language Spoken In Iceland

6 hours ago - 15 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Tech Thursday: More Of The Best Home Security Tech

7 hours ago - 9 mins

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Culture Club: Peter Hanly

a day ago - 32 mins

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One In Ten Irish Households Are Worth More Than €1m

a day ago - 6 mins

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1 In 4 Irish Couples Spend Up To €50k On Their Wedding

a day ago - 12 mins

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The Last Word On Travel: Summer Holiday Essentials

2 days ago - 12 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Have Irish Consumers Taken On Too Much Personal Debt?

New figures released by the Banking and Payments Federation Ireland have shown that in the final quarter of 2024, almost €200m was borrowed to fund car purchases. Loans for home improvement projects also hit highs never seen before. However, given the current economic climate, should borrowers exercise more caution when deciding to take out a loan? Matt spoke to Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor with the Irish Independent and independent economist Austin Hughes about this on The Last Word. Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the conversation.