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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

The Week Trending: Sunbed Ban, Mushroom Murder & The Taoiseach's Flight Change

8 hours ago - 25 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

The Five Irish Jobs Most At Risk To AI

9 hours ago - 9 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Supermarkets Accused Of Price Gouging As Food Prices Continue To Soar

10 hours ago - 14 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

The Last Word On Business: Approval Granted For Greater Dublin Drainage Project

a day ago - 9 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Fine Gael MEP Sean Kelly Rules Himself Out Of Presidency Race - Who Is Still In The Mix?

a day ago - 10 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Recent Heatwaves In Europe Up To 4C Hotter Due To Climate Change

a day ago - 14 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Is A Reopening Looking Unlikely?

Today Ireland reported 305 new cases of Coronavirus with 49 in hospital and 16 people in ICU. Worryingly, Scotland experienced their highest daily numbers today with over 3,000 new cases. [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2021/06/28173949/TLW280621Reopening.mp3"][/audio] Danny McConnell - Political Editor with the Irish Examiner Danny McConnell, Infectious Disease Specialist at RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences Professor Sam McConkey and Co-Owner of Monk’s Green and  Olive's Room restaurants in Dublin Angela Ruttledge joined The Last Word to discuss the possible obstacles to reopening. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.