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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

Meath, Kerry, Donegal And Tyrone Advance To The All-Ireland Gaelic Football Semi-Finals

a day ago - 24 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Last Word On Travel: Dubrovnik

a day ago - 11 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

BBC Says It Regrets Not Cutting Live Stream Of Bob Vylan’s Glastonbury Set

a day ago - 10 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

The Week Trending: The Rise Of Mamdani, The €48m Bezos Wedding & Will The BBC Show Kneecap At Glastonbury?

4 days ago - 26 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Are Prize Bonds Still A Worthwhile Investment?

4 days ago - 12 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

The Best Wines To Try This Summer

4 days ago - 17 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.