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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

11 hours ago - 25 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

The Five Irish Jobs Most At Risk To AI

12 hours ago - 9 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Supermarkets Accused Of Price Gouging As Food Prices Continue To Soar

13 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

Should It Be Mandatory To Wear A Face Mask On Public Transport?

From 15 June, it will be mandatory for face masks to be worn on public transport in England. Those who refuse to comply may be refused travel and could even be fined in some cases. There are currently no plans for similar measures to be made mandatory here in Ireland, but should they be? Dermot O'Leary, General Secretary of the National Bus and Rail Union, joined us to explain why he thinks public transport in Ireland should follow England's lead. Listen to the interview in full by pressing the play button on this page.