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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

Culture Club: Jennifer Zamparelli

10 hours ago - 40 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Tourism Numbers Fall Again In June, CSO Figures Show

11 hours ago - 7 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

5 Men Jailed For Horrific Attack And Torture Of Woman In Dublin Last Year

12 hours ago - 12 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

The Last Word On Music: All Together Now Takes Place This Weekend

21 hours ago - 18 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

The Last Word On The US: Trump Acknowledges 'Real Starvation' In Gaza, But Will Israel Listen?

a day ago - 14 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Will Of Freddie Scappaticci To Be Sealed For 70 Years

2 days ago - 9 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Should Parents Buy Christmas Presents For Teachers?

If you have children in primary school, do you buy presents for their teachers at Christmas? Is it appropriate, or does it create too much financial pressure? To discuss this we were joined by Oona Rackard from St Senan's Primary School in Enniscorthy, who have opted for charitable donations rather than gifts for teachers, and Jen Hogan, author, Irish Times columnist and mother of seven. Listen to the interview in full by pressing the play button on this page.