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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

18 hours ago - 13 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

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

18 hours ago - 12 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

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

19 hours ago - 10 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Wireless Accessories For Laptop Or PC

20 hours ago - 10 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Culture Club: Guy Garvey

2 days ago - 34 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

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

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]