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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 To Silence Your Inner Critic And Reclaim Your Confidence

13 hours ago - 19 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Greenpeace Faces Bankruptcy After Court Orders It To Pay $660m For Defaming Oil Firm

15 hours ago - 13 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Tech Thursday: Cutting The Amazon Cord, Part Two

15 hours ago - 12 mins

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Government To Miss Housing Targets Over Next Three Years

20 hours ago - 7 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Culture Club: Gary Lightbody

2 days ago - 39 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

New Changes Could See Oral Exams Introduced To Leaving Cert English

2 days ago - 12 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

How Banking In The Future Might Not Involve Actual Banks

KBC announced its plan to cease operations in Ireland just weeks after Ulster Bank confirmed its own intention to wind down banking here. It means just three retail banks will remain in the Irish market: AIB, Bank of Ireland and Permanent TSB. What does this mean for the future of banking, and what role will the likes of An Post, credit unions and apps such as Revolut and N26 play? Charlie Weston, personal finance editor of the Irish Independent, joined us to discuss this. [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2021/04/21174252/LW-Future-Banking.mp3"][/audio]