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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

Culture Club: Jennifer Zamparelli

10 hours ago - 40 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Tourism Numbers Fall Again In June, CSO Figures Show

11 hours ago - 7 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

5 Men Jailed For Horrific Attack And Torture Of Woman In Dublin Last Year

12 hours ago - 12 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

The Last Word On Music: All Together Now Takes Place This Weekend

21 hours ago - 18 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

The Last Word On The US: Trump Acknowledges 'Real Starvation' In Gaza, But Will Israel Listen?

a day ago - 14 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Will Of Freddie Scappaticci To Be Sealed For 70 Years

2 days ago - 9 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Lack Of Staff In Creches Could Mean Crisis For Families Returning To The Office

Experts are estimating that 1% of GDP is required to create state-funded creches and childcare. Critics are saying that the private system has failed and that state childcare could be more flexible. [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2021/09/22174917/2209creche.mp3"][/audio] Elaine Dunne Federation of Early Childhood Providers and Dr Sheila Garrity Lecturer Early Childhood Studies, UNESCO Child & Family Research Centre, NUIG joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.