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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: Dáil Laz-Y-Boys, Robot Trees, & Ireland's Norman Heritage

a day ago - 19 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Cost Of Building Metrolink Could Rise Further

a day ago - 12 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Tech Thursday: The Best Travel Gadgets From UV Trackers To Portable Espresso Makers

2 days ago - 10 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

The Last Word On The US: Trump Makes False Claims On White Genocide In South Africa

2 days ago - 13 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

€75m Funding Needed To Prevent Post Office Closures, Union Says

3 days ago - 7 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Culture Club: Pat McCabe

3 days ago - 40 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Study Shows One In Four Primary School Children Can't Run Properly

One in four primary school children can't run properly and lack basic movement skills, according to a new study conducted by DCU. The research also finds that one in two children can't kick a ball properly, while fewer than one in five can throw a ball properly. We were joined by Dr Stephen Behan from the DCU School of Health and Human Performance and Jen Hogan, Irish Times parenting columnist and mother of seven, to discuss why this might be the case. Listen to the interview in full by pressing the play button on this page.