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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

Ireland Head To Murrayfield For Round Two Of The Six Nations

3 days ago - 16 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Week Trending: How To Boil An Egg, Thousands Still Without Power And Trump's Ethnic Cleansing

3 days ago - 24 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

New Speed Limits Come Into Effect On Irish Roads

4 days ago - 9 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

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4 days ago - 6 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Last Month Was The Hottest January On Record

4 days ago - 8 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Family Of Joe Drennan Calls For Sentence For The Man Who Killed Him To Be Appealed

4 days ago - 10 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Pandemic Set To Leave Financial Scars For Up To Two Years

More than half of consumers feel that COVID-19 has had a negative impact on their financial circumstances, according to a new report. The results from the KBC Bank Consumer Confidence Index for February show that many households are spending more on costs like heating and electricity, as well as grocery bills and utilities, at a time when their incomes are down. In comparison, just 12% of consumers surveyed saw an improvement in their finances in recent months. Charlie Weston, personal finance editor of the Irish Independent, joined us to discuss these findings. [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2021/02/23172143/LW-Pandemic-Finance.mp3"][/audio]