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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

2 days ago - 25 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

The Five Irish Jobs Most At Risk To AI

2 days ago - 9 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Supermarkets Accused Of Price Gouging As Food Prices Continue To Soar

2 days ago - 14 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

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

3 days 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?

3 days ago - 10 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

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

3 days ago - 14 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Level 5 Lockdown To Continue Until March 5 & New Quarantine Rules Introduced

Level 5 lockdown restrictions have been extended for another five weeks until March 5. The government also announced the introduction of new measures to tighten cross-border travel, while anyone arriving into Ireland without a negative PCR test will face a mandatory 14-day quarantine. Meanwhile a timeline for the reopening of schools is still unclear. However, a phased system has been proposed, with special consideration to be given to Leaving Cert students and children with special needs. Daniel McConnell, political editor of the Irish Examiner, Dr Tomás Ryan, Associate Professor in the School of Biochemistry and Immunology at Trinity College Dublin, and People Before Profit TD Bríd Smith gave their reactions to the restrictions. [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2021/01/26173727/LW-Restrictions1.mp3"][/audio]