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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

8 hours ago - 40 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Tourism Numbers Fall Again In June, CSO Figures Show

9 hours ago - 7 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

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

10 hours ago - 12 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

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

19 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

a day ago - 9 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Government Considering Plan For Extra Bank Holiday To Reward Frontline Staff Over Covid

A bank holiday and a 30c increase in the minimum wage are being considered as part of Budget measures aimed at rewarding frontline workers. This would mean that Ireland would have 10 annual bank holidays, while the minimum wage would rise to €10.50 an hour. [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2021/09/24180805/2409Trend.mp3"][/audio] Jeremy Dixon Co-host of the Opinions Matter Podcast and Laura Byrne Assistant News Editor, The Journal joined The Last Word to discuss the week's trending stories. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.