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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

ICTU Challenges Employer 'Myths' Around Work Reforms

11 hours ago - 13 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

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

11 hours ago - 12 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

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

13 hours ago - 10 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Wireless Accessories For Laptop Or PC

13 hours ago - 10 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Culture Club: Guy Garvey

a day ago - 34 mins

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Tom Vaughan Lawlor On His New Movie About The Homeless World Cup

a day ago - 12 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Should History Be Compulsory For The Junior Cert?

Donald Trump made a major historical blunder in his Independence Day speech when he stated that American forces "took over the airports" during the US War of Independence in the late 18th century. Do incidents such as these highlight a general lack of understanding of history? In our Monday debate, we asked whether history should be a compulsory subject for the Junior Cert. We were joined by historian Brian Hanley, Aoife O'Donoghue, Professor of International Law and Global Governance in Durham Law School, and Fianna Fáil education spokesman Thomas Byrne. Listen to the interview in full by pressing the play button on this page.