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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

Gaelic Football: After 3 Fantastic Finals, Do The Provincial Football Finals Have A Future?

5 hours ago - 16 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Documentary Tells The Story Of Serial Scammer Samantha Cookes

6 hours ago - 14 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

The Last Word On Travel: Utah

7 hours ago - 9 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

The Week Trending: Pope Leo XIV, Israel At Eurovision & Calls For Social Media Ban For U-16s

3 days ago - 24 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Lorcan Finnegan On Directing Nicolas Cage

3 days ago - 11 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Tech Thursday: The Best E-Readers And Audiobook Apps

4 days ago - 10 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Personal Finance: Customers Paying More For Less As Health Insurers Cut Back On Benefit Plans

Insurers are cutting benefits on health plans as they hike the price of premiums, meaning that customers are now getting less value for their money. Meanwhile, the government’s take from taxes on home energy and motor fuels has topped €4bn for the first time, with Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín TD accusing the government of “cashing in” on the cost-of-living crisis. Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor at the Irish Independent spoke to Matt on Wednesday’s The Last Word. Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the conversation.