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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

15 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

16 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

On Paper We’re One Of The Richest Nations In Europe, So Why Doesn’t It Feel That Way?

A recent report from Unio Wealth Management found that Ireland is among the richest countries in Europe, ranking higher than Germany and France. The average net wealth per adult in Ireland is €323,000, behind only Luxembourg. So why, despite these figures, are so many of us feeling the pinch? Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor with the Irish Independent, spoke to Matt on The Last Word. Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the chat.