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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

First Time TDs Reflect On Their First Six Months In The Dáil

13 hours ago - 16 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

The Last Word On The US: 'Disappointed' Trump Gives Putin 50-Day Ultimatum On Ukraine

14 hours ago - 18 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Living With Endometriosis, A Disease As Common As Asthma But Can Take Ten Years To Diagnose

2 days ago - 17 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Late Late Show Viewing Figures Drop By 47k

2 days ago - 14 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

The Last Word On Travel: Europe's Best Value City Breaks

2 days ago - 11 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

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

5 days ago - 25 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

New COVID-19 Strain In UK Causes Christmas Chaos And Global Travel Bans: What Should The Irish Government Do Next?

A new variant of COVID-19 is circulating in the UK and is said to be seven times more infectious than the initial strain. Several countries, including Ireland, have already imposed bans on travel to and from the UK. Nick Ferrari, presenter of Nick Ferrari at Breakfast on LBC, joined us to talk about the chaos facing Britain this Christmas. We also spoke to Professor Sam McConkey, Infectious Disease Specialist at RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, and Róisín Shortall, co-leader of the Social Democrats, about what the Irish government should do next. [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2020/12/21174148/LW-UK-New-Strain.mp3"][/audio]